Creamy Shrimp Alfredo

Creamy Shrimp Alfredo is hearty and delicious comfort food.  Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.  Pairs well with a green salad.

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I have not been paid to endorse pictured products.  Delighted to share some of the ingredients I used to make this delicious dish. 

I purchased an 8 ounce package (same as 2 cups) of shredded mozzarella cheese.  Shot a photo of the empty bag after using some in several recipes including my Creamy Alfredo Shrimp. 

Purchased some pre-cooked shrimp from a local grocery store to use as a main ingredient in my Creamy Shrimp Alfredo.

Pre-cooked shrimp saves time which makes this a quick dish to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights.   Simply rinse thoroughly before using.

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Creamy Shrimp Alfredo

Creamy Shrimp Alfredo is hearty and delicious comfort food.  Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.  Pairs well with a green salad. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Creamy Alfredo Sauce

• 2 tablespoons unsalted sweet cream butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove fresh garlic, minced or use garlic powder
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated or use store-bought grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese low-moisture
• 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste use less or more as preferred
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper or use ground black pepper

Pre-Cooked Shrimp

• 20 small or medium pre-cooked shrimp Thoroughly rinsed as written on package's instructions.
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika, optional or use preferred seasonings
• chopped fresh or dried parsley, optional use for garnish

Instructions

Creamy Alfredo Sauce

• In medium saucepan over low heat, stir together unsweetened butter, olive oil and minced garlic until butter is melted.
• Slowly pour in 2 cups of heavy whipping cream. Stir until well combined.
• Add grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese. Stir until cheese is melted (2-3 minutes).
• Turn heat off. Season with preferred amounts of salt and white (or black) pepper. Set aside.

Pre-Cooked Shrimp

• In a small bowl, season prepared pre-cooked shrimp with preferred seasonings. I use salt and paprika.
• Stir prepared shrimp into creamy alfredo sauce.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley (optional).
• Serve hot.