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Garlic Shrimp Lemon Alfredo

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Fettuccine is is kicked up with perfectly seasoned and cooked shrimp, a creamy sauce and fragrant garlic. This dish is simple and elegant.

Submitted by: tyxe

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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces fettuccine noodles, uncooked
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
 
Method

Prepare fettuccine according to package directions, drain and keep warm. Prepare shrimp. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium high and saute onion and garlic for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and stir in flour, salt and pepper until flour just begins to color. Gradually stir in half and half, reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, zest and shrimp and cook for 3 more minutes just until shrimp turns pink. Place warm pasta in a large, warmed serving bowl, toss with sauce mixture and Parmesan cheese.

 
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Number of Servings: 6
 
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