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Shrimp And Penne Pasta Alfredo
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Shrimp Penne Pasta Alfredo features lightly seasoned, pan-seared shrimp served on a bed of pasta in a creamy Parmesan alfredo sauce. Easy and delicious!
Category: Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: shrimp penne pasta alfredo
Servings: 4 servings
Calories Per Serving: 664 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp (21-25 count per pound), shelled/deveined
  • Cajun seasoning (or seasoning of your choice: garlic powder, Italian seasoning, etc.)
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • Approximately 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese (add more to taste, if desired)
  • Season lightly with garlic powder , salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 pound penne pasta , cooked per package instructions
  • Dried parsley and/or additional grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (if desired)
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Instructions
  1. Prepare penne pasta according to package instructions. While pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce and the shrimp.
To Make Alfredo Sauce:
  1. Melt butter in medium skillet. Once melted, pour in heavy whipping cream. Stir to combine. Cook on medium-low until heated through (but not boiling). Add grated Parmesan cheese to saucepan. Stir well, to combine. Continue cooking until cheese melts, and mixture thickens (but is NOT boiling). Taste and add additional Parmesan cheese (you can't get too much!) for thicker sauce and additional flavor. Season very lightly with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Keep sauce warm while you prepare the shrimp (or can cook both at the same time if multi-tasking).
To cook shrimp:
  1. Heat olive oil on medium-high heat in large skillet.
  2. Lightly sprinkle shelled/deveined shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Stir to combine. When oil in skillet is hot, add shrimp. Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Set aside and keep warm.
To Serve:
  1. When pasta is done, drain. Add drained penne to skillet with hot Alfredo sauce , and mix well to fully coat pasta with sauce. Place a serving of hot pasta on individual plates. Top with 4-5 cooked shrimp.
  2. Garnish with dried parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Fresh grated Parmesan is the best choice, but if all you have available is the "Green Container" shaker can of Parmesan cheese, by all means use it!

Nutrition Facts
Shrimp And Penne Pasta Alfredo
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 664 Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 21g131%
Cholesterol 408mg136%
Sodium 920mg40%
Potassium 284mg8%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 1310IU26%
Vitamin C 5.2mg6%
Calcium 234mg23%
Iron 3.2mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.