Easy Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Recipe

Easy Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Recipe – Shrimp tossed in an easy from-scratch Alfredo sauce and penne and baked until you have cheesy goodness.

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Easy Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Recipe

Easy Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Recipe – Shrimp tossed in an easy from-scratch Alfredo sauce and penne and baked until you have cheesy goodness.

  • Author: Arleena Young
  • Prep Time: 10 Mns
  • Cook Time: 15 Mins
  • Total Time: 25 Mins
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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12 oz. penne
3 tbsp. butter, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. raw medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. milk (preferably whole or 2%)
1/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1 c. shredded mozzarella, divided
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
1 c. chopped tomatoes (2 large)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add garlic, shrimp, and parsley and season with salt. Cook until shrimp is pink and no longer opaque, 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a plate. (Keep juices in skillet.)
  3. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet and let melt, then stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add milk and broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in 3/4 cup of mozzarella and 1/4 cup of Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add shrimp, tomatoes, and cooked penne and toss until combined. (Add another splash of milk if mixture is too thick.)
  5. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella and 2 tablespoons Parmesan and bake until melty, 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Keywords: Pasta Recipes, Main Dish Recipes

Recipe by: Lindsay Funston

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