Shrimp Alfredo

Ingredients

• Butter

  Unsalted

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Garlic powder

  Spices

  ⅛ tsp or 0.4g

• Shrimp

  Crustaceans, mixed species, raw

  16 oz or 454g

• Olive oil

  Salad or cooking

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Butter

  Unsalted

  6 tbsp or 85g

• Garlic

  Raw

  3 cloves, minced or 9g

• Wheat flour

  Whole-grain

  2 tbsp or 15g

• Parmesan cheese

  Low sodium

  ½ cup, grated or 50g

• Parsley

  Spices, dried

  1 tsp or 0.5g

• Basil

  Spices, dried

  ½ tsp, ground or 0.7g

• Salt

  Table

  ¼ tsp or 2g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  1 dash or 0.1g

• Lemons

  Raw, without peel

  1 fruit, small or 58g

• Crushed red pepper flakes

  1 tsp or 0.3g

• Spaghettini, Protein Plus

  Barilla

  1 of pack or 340g

• Half & Half

  Wegmans

  48 tbsp or 2.4kg

Directions

1. Measure out ingredients before beginning. Thaw the shrimp completely and pat the surface dry. You may also need to remove the shell, tail, and veins.
2. Optional: Toast the Panko breadcrumbs and garlic powder in melted butter in a skillet over medium heat until brown, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 1 minute + 20 seconds per side. (Use a timer to avoid overcooking). Tilt the pan to transfer the shrimp onto a clean plate. Note that they'll cook a little bit more as they sit, and again when added back to the sauce.
4. Boil the fettuccine in salted water according to package instructions. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce.
5. Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
6. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
7. Add the seasonings, then add the half and half in small splashes, stirring continuously.
8. Bring to a gentle bubble, then reduce heat to low. It will continue to thicken as it simmers.
9. Stir in the cheese. Taste and season with salt/pepper if desired.
10. When the pasta is done, reserve 2 cups of pasta water and set aside.
11. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce, toss to combine. The pasta will absorb the sauce and it will continue to thicken. If it becomes too thick, add a little pasta water until desired consistency is obtained.
12. Add the cooked shrimp and toss. Allow it to heat back through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
13. Optional: Squeeze a wedge of fresh lemon over the dish and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Garnish with parsley, toasted panko, and serve with remaining lemon wedges.
14. Pro Tip: Save any remaining pasta water and add it as needed for reheating leftovers.
15. Recipe by: Stephanie (source: https://thecozycook.com/shrimp-alfredo/)

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