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Shrimp Alfredo in a black bowl.

Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Alfredo

Chef Jenn
Super easy and ready in as long as it takes to boil pasta, this copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Alfredo Recipe is delicious! Serve with a salad and breadsticks for a full and hearty meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1031 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces dried fettucini
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced

For the Alfredo sauce:

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Start a large pot of salted water to boil. Then, add the pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes or according to the package directions. Drain it and set aside.
  • Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the shrimp and cook until they are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside. Wipe out the skillet.
  • In the same skillet, add the 6 tablespoons of butter and melt over medium heat.
  • Stir in the heavy whipping cream and garlic paste, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat and let simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes then turn off the heat.
  • Whisk in the parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
  • Toss the pasta with the desired amount of sauce, top with the shrimp, and serve!

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture in your sauce.
  • Do not let the Alfredo sauce boil, as it can cause the sauce to separate and become oily.
  • If the sauce thickens too much upon cooling, thin it with a splash of milk or pasta water.
  • Always taste and adjust seasoning, adding perhaps a little more garlic or a pinch of salt, before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 1031kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 41gFat: 73gSaturated Fat: 45gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 445mgSodium: 563mgPotassium: 625mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2591IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 340mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword alfredo sauce, olive garden, shrimp alfredo
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