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Speedy Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Delight

A quick and creamy shrimp Alfredo pasta, loaded with garlic, cheese, and succulent shrimp, ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 Tbs flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 Tbs butter
  • 3 Tbs minced garlic
  • 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese or 3 cheese blend
  • 0.33 cup parmesan cheese optional
  • to taste pepper
  • for garnish parsley

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Using a hand mixer or blender, mix together the milk, cream cheese, flour, and salt until smooth, then set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté garlic for about a minute, then add peeled and deveined shrimp.
  • Cook shrimp for 3-5 minutes, until pink and just cooked through.
  • Remove shrimp from the pan, leaving garlic butter drippings in the saucepan.
  • Add the milk mixture to the pan, stirring constantly over medium heat for 4 minutes. Bring to a simmer, continue stirring for about 6 more minutes until sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat, stir in grated Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover and let sauce stand for about 5 minutes to thicken.
  • Add cooked shrimp into the sauce and let stand another 5 minutes.
  • Serve sauce and shrimp over noodles of choice, such as fettuccine (1 lb package recommended).
  • Garnish with dried parsley before serving.

Notes

This creamy shrimp Alfredo recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal with rich flavor and easy preparation.