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Shrimp Alfredo on a plate
Andrew Fowler

Shrimp Alfredo

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz dry linguine
  • 1 tbsp fine salt for pasta water
  • 1 lb large raw shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt for shrimp
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium seafood or chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup freshly finely grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Cook linguine with tablespoon salt to 1 minute short of package time. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, pat shrimp dry; season with their salt and pepper. Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet; cook shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side until opaque and at least 145°F. Plate.
  3. Lower heat; melt remaining butter. Stir garlic 30 seconds; add cream, broth, and zest. Gently simmer 2 minutes.
  4. Add linguine and 1/4 cup reserved water; toss 1 to 2 minutes until tender. Remove from heat; gradually add Parmesan.
  5. Return shrimp; toss just to warm. Add pasta water if needed; serve.