Shrimp Alfredo: Indulgent Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
A rich and creamy Shrimp Alfredo featuring a twist of turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, diced
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked fettuccine and turkey bacon with the sauce; toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 850 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 65 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams
Keywords: Shrimp Alfredo, Turkey Bacon, Pasta