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Lemon Pepper Shrimp Alfredo made with lemony seasoned shrimp, fettuccine and an addictive cheesy cream sauce. A busy weeknight favorite! #mustlovehomecooking

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Alfredo

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Alfredo made with lemony seasoned shrimp, fettuccine and an addictive cheesy cream sauce. A busy weeknight favorite!
3.58 from 7 votes
Prep Time :5 minutes
Cook Time :25 minutes
Total Time :30 minutes
Servings :8
Calories :482
Course :Dinner, Main Course

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces fettuccine noodles
  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled, deveined
  • 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced (2 tsps)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp dried chives optional
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions 

  • Bring pot of water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. (we like al dente). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water for the sauce.
  • Meanwhile, season your shrimp with lemon pepper seasoning. In large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink, 1 - 2 minutes per side*. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Into the skillet, add the remaining butter and the garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook 2 - 3 minutes until flour is no longer raw. Whisk in cream, milk, lemon juice and chives. Bring sauce to a simmer, reduce heat and stir in parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until cheese is melted and the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Drain cooked pasta and add to the pan. Toss to coat with sauce. If sauce is too thick, thin with a splash of reserved pasta water. Add shrimp and toss gently to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with additional parmesan cheese and lemon slices.

Chef Tips

Cook the shrimp until it's just done, otherwise the shrimp will get tough and chewy. Once the shrimp is opaque, remove it promptly from the pan so it stops cooking.
I used jumbo shrimp to make this recipe and cooked the shrimp about 1-1/2 minutes per side. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the shrimp you are using. Start with 1 minute per side and go from there.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Pepper Shrimp Alfredo
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
482
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Cholesterol
 
208
mg
69
%
Sodium
 
654
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
246
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
47
g
16
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
 
720
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
277
mg
28
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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