Shrimp Alfredo With Spinach
A comforting blend of juicy shrimp and creamy Alfredo sauce enriched with fresh spinach, perfect for family dinners or indulgent meals.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 2 lbs Jumbo Raw Shrimp Peeled and deveined
- 4 Tbsp Oil Divided
- 6 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 Lb Bag Spinach Fresh
- 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 2 Tbsp Parsley Flakes For topping
- 1 Small Onion Chopped finely
- 1.5 Tbsp Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
- 4 tsp Paprika Not smoked
- 1.5 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 3 Cups Heavy Cream For the Alfredo sauce
- 1 Cup Pasta Water Reserved from cooking pasta
- 1.5 lb Fettuccine Pasta
- 2.5 Cups Fresh Shredded Parmesan Cheese Best from a block for melting
Instructions
Preparation of Shrimp
- Wash, pat dry, and place shrimp in a bowl.
- Add 2 teaspoons of paprika, ½ tablespoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper.
- Pour in 2 teaspoons of oil and mix well. Marinate for about 30 minutes.
Cooking the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until just al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
Sautéing the Shrimp
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add reserved canola oil.
- Add marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 4-6 minutes on one side.
- Flip shrimp and cook for another 4-6 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
Making the Alfredo Sauce
- Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté for about 45 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in remaining salt, pepper, and paprika, stirring to combine.
- Gradually pour in heavy cream and reserved pasta liquid, stirring continuously.
- Lower heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes to thicken slightly.
Combining Ingredients
- Gradually add shredded Parmesan cheese to the sauce while stirring constantly.
- Stir in fresh spinach and allow it to wilt in the sauce for 1-2 minutes.
- Squeeze in cold water to loosen pasta, then toss fettuccine into the sauce.
- Return cooked shrimp to the skillet and gently mix everything together.
Serving
- Sprinkle parsley flakes on top and serve warm.
- Offer extra Parmesan on the side if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, try garlic-infused oil for sautéing the shrimp. Adjust creaminess based on preference.