30 Minute Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo
This creamy and cheesy shrimp Alfredo is a quick and delightful dinner option. With tender shrimp cooked in a rich garlic sauce and served over your favorite noodles, it’s a perfect meal for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups 2% milk
- 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese or 3-cheese blend
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl or using a hand mixer, blend the milk, cream cheese, flour, and salt until smooth. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove the shrimp and set aside, leaving the garlic and butter in the pan.
- Pour the milk mixture into the same pan. Stir for 4 minutes on medium heat until it starts to simmer. Continue stirring for another 6 minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the grated Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese (if using). Cover and let stand for about 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the sauce to thicken.
- Add the cooked shrimp back into the sauce and let it stand for an additional 5 minutes. Serve the shrimp Alfredo sauce over your choice of noodles (fettuccine is recommended). Garnish with dried parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg