Easy Shrimp Alfredo Recipe

Name: Easy Shrimp Alfredo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Unsalted Butter; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced; 1 box (16 Oz. Size) Penne Pasta; 8 ounces, weight Portobello Mushrooms, Roughly Chopped; 6 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 pound Medium Sized Shrimp (tail Off, Peeled, De-veined); 1 jar (15 Oz. Size) Alfredo Sauce (We Use Bertolli's); 1/2 cups Grated Romano Cheese; 1/2 cups Heavy Cream; Cayenne Pepper To Taste; Salt And Pepper, to taste; Chopped Parsley For Garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Unsalted Butter
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced
1 box (16 Oz. Size) Penne Pasta
8 ounces, weight Portobello Mushrooms, Roughly Chopped
6 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 pound Medium Sized Shrimp (tail Off, Peeled, De-veined)
1 jar (15 Oz. Size) Alfredo Sauce (We Use Bertolli's)
1/2 cups Grated Romano Cheese
1/2 cups Heavy Cream
Cayenne Pepper To Taste
Salt And Pepper, to taste
Chopped Parsley For Garnish (optional)

1
Bring a large pot of salted or oiled water to a boil.
2
Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat.
3
Once hot, add olive oil and butter.
4
Once butter has melted, add diced onions.
5
Cook for about 3 minutes, or until onions have started to soften.
6
Add red bell pepper and cook an additional 2 minutes.
7
At this time, cook pasta.
8
Your pasta should finish at about the same time the sauce has been completed.
9
To the pan with the onions and peppers, add mushrooms and garlic.
10
Add shrimp and saute until shrimp starts to turn pink.
11
Stir in Alfredo sauce, Romano cheese, and heavy cream.
12
Let simmer for 5 minutes.
13
Stir in spices.
14
Taste and re-season if necessary.
15
Drain pasta and stir pasta into the sauce.
16
Garnish with parsley if desired, and serve immediately!

569

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Unsalted Butter, 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced, 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced, and more.

Yes, Easy Shrimp Alfredo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Shrimp Alfredo

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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