Shrimp Alfredo

Name: Shrimp Alfredo
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 pound fettuccine; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail left on if desired; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 3/4 cups heavy cream; 1 cup (3 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more lemon zest for serving (optional)

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Prep Time: 35 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Author : Martha Stewart

Ingredients

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1 pound fettuccine2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail left on if desired3 cloves garlic, crushed1 3/4 cups heavy cream1 cup (3 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for servingCoarse salt and freshly ground pepper1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more lemon zest for serving (optional)

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Instructions

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Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta; cook until al dente, according to package directions. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking water, then drain pasta.

Step 2

Heat a large straight-sided skillet over high heat. Add butter and let melt. Add shrimp and garlic, season with salt and lemon zest, and cook until just opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan, leaving garlic. Add cream and simmer on medium for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Remove garlic cloves. Stir in drained pasta and cheese. Mix in pasta water to achieve a creamy consistency, then season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add shrimp and serve sprinkled with cheese and lemon zest.