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.
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.