Shrimp Alfredo by Maggie

Name: Shrimp Alfredo by Maggie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine; 1 1/2 lbs uncooked fresh or frozen (thawed) medium shrimp; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons green onions, thin sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup whipping cream (heavy); 3/4 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 dash pepper

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Recipe by smartblonde 2

I combined 2 recipes from a Betty Crocker cookbook. This is my stepsons' favorite dish. I usually keep this for a special occasion such as New Year's Eve or a birthday because it's not light in calories. Everyone who has tried it loves it.

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READY IN: 50mins

SERVES: 5-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

8

ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 ¹⁄₂

lbs uncooked fresh or frozen (thawed) medium shrimp
2

tablespoons olive oil
2

tablespoons green onions, thin sliced
1

tablespoon fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1

tablespoon fresh parsley
2

tablespoons lemon juice
¹⁄₄

teaspoon salt
2

garlic cloves, finely chopped
¹⁄₂

cup butter
¹⁄₂

cup whipping cream (heavy)
³⁄₄

cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Cheese
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
1

dash pepper

DIRECTIONS

Cook fettuccine as directed.
Peel shrimp. Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of shrimp; wash out vein.
Heat oil in 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp, green onions, basil, parsley, lemon juice, salt and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink and firm; remove from heat.
Heat butter and whipping cream in 2 quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper.
Mix fettuccine, shrimp mixture and alfredo sauce together in large bowl.
Enjoy!

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