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    Home » Recipes » Seafood

    Creamy White Wine Shrimp Alfredo

    Published: Apr 2, 2015 · Modified: Jan 12, 2023 by Jessie · This post may contain affiliate links; if you buy something we'll earn a commission at no cost to you.

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    This easy shrimp alfredo pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights! A creamy white wine sauce, fettuccine noodles, parmesan cheese, and simple sautéed shrimp make a hearty and filling meal - and it's lightened up with no heavy cream in sight!

    Shrimp alfredo in a dark pot, topped with fresh chopped parsley. this recipe

    Today rocks! And it's not just because I'm sharing this UMM HELLO AMAZING recipe for Creamy White Wine Shrimp Alfredo with you.

    Today rocks because in addition to this concoction of garlicky shrimp tossed with fettuccine in a velvety white wine cheese sauce, we're welcoming the fourth class of Blog Partners to The Sustainable Seafood Blog Project (SSBP)!

    This is our BIGGEST PARTNER CLASS EVER - be sure to click through the links at the end of this post to say hello to them all, and to take a peek at the delicious seafood recipes they're sharing!

    Cooked shrimp in a dark skillet.

    As food bloggers, we talk about food every day - and it's important that we also talk about where that food comes from.

    I'm so proud of the work we've done, and I'm so excited to see what the future holds!

    Shrimp alfredo on a square white plate, topped with fresh parsley.

    I often get asked about a single "best" action someone can take to support sustainable seafood, but the truth is there are a lot of grey areas.

    There are differences between every fishery and we need to take those differences into account in order to make the best choices. Fortunately, we work with some amazing groups that are making that information a lot more accessible.

    I recommend adding the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch website to your phone home screen: they compile the latest research and third-party certification information to rate different species based on where and how they were harvested.

    Pull out the app at the fish counter to double check that you're making a sustainable choice - it just takes a few seconds and can make a big difference.

    Fork lifting a bite of pasta off a plate.

    But let me tell you about this recipe! It's easy, it's total comfort food, and it's made with Wild American Gulf Shrimp (huzzah!) It comes together in about half an hour, and also there is wine and cheese.

    It's the perfect easy weeknight dish, but it's elegant enough for a date night or dinner party. Dress it up with any veggies you have on hand - I love to add peas, asparagus, broccoli, or even tomatoes - or keep it simple for a classic, creamy shrimp Alfredo.

    Don't forget to click the links below to explore the other amazing seafood recipes being posted today - and welcome this fabulous new class of Blog Partners to The Sustainable Seafood Blog Project!

    A Cedar Spoon
    Coley Cooks
    Good Mother Diet
    Manhattan Food Project
    The Orange Bee
    Soil and Sea
    This Ole Mom
    WhitBit's Indian Kitchen
    Shrimp fettuccine on a square white plate.

    How to make  White Wine Shrimp Alfredo - The Video!

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    Alfredo topped with cooked shrimp and fresh parsley, in a dark pot.

    Creamy White Wine Shrimp Alfredo

    ★★★★★ 4.7 from 10 reviews
    • Author: Jessie
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 20 mins
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: Serves 4
    • Category: Pasta
    • Cuisine: Italian-American
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    Description

    Creamy White Wine Shrimp Alfredo - simple and delicious!


    Ingredients

    Scale

    For the Pasta:

    • ½ lb. (8 oz.) fettuccine
    • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
    • 2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
    • ½ cup dry white wine
    • 1 cup milk (I used 1%)
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • ¾ cup parmesan cheese
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

    For the Shrimp:

    • ½ lb. medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    For the Pasta:

    1. Cook fettuccine in very salty water until al dente. Drain, set aside, and return empty pot to the stove.
    2. Melt butter in pot over medium heat.
    3. When butter is melted, whisk in flour to form a roux. Cook for 1 minute.
    4. Slowly add white wine to roux, whisking constantly to incorporate. The mixture will thicken pretty quickly - just keep whisking!
    5. Add milk to mixture and whisk to combine. Bring mixture to a low simmer, whisking frequently, then remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper, and cheese. Stir until cheese has melted and you have a smooth sauce.

    For the Shrimp:

    1. Heat oil in a medium-sized skillet until shimmering. Add garlic, shrimp, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Shrimp quicks very quickly, so keep an eye on it - they shouldn't take more than 5 or 6 minutes!

    To Assemble:

    1. Add cooked pasta and shrimp to sauce pot and toss to combine. Top with fresh chopped parsley for garnish and serve immediately.

    Notes

    I always recommend shredding your own cheese for sauces. Pre-shredded cheese often comes coated in preservatives that 1) are yucky and 2) prevent the cheese from melting smoothly into a sauce. If you have the time, buy block cheese and shred it yourself for best results!

    If your sauce separates, zap it with an immersion blender to bring it back to a smooth, velvety sauce.

    If a sauce is too thick, thin it out by whisking in additional milk or other liquid.

    For a healthy twist, swap our favorite Magic Cauliflower Cream for the flour and milk in this recipe!

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 432
    • Sugar: 4.8 g
    • Sodium: 582.1 mg
    • Fat: 16.2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 49.9 g
    • Protein: 15.7 g
    • Cholesterol: 33.1 mg

    Keywords: seafood, pasta, date night

    Tag @lifeasastrawberry on Instagram to show us what you're cooking! Nutrition information is calculated per serving; it is approximate and will vary based on many factors.

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    1. Amanda T

      March 21, 2023 at 3:42 pm

      Do not trust Monterey Bay aquarium seafood watch. They have red listed Maine lobster claiming it is not a sustainable resource, due to whale entanglements. This is simply not true. There has never been a documented whale death in Maine waters due to entanglement of lobster gear. The lobstermen follow strict rules and regulations to ensure the safety of wildlife. It is known to be one of the most sustainable wild caught seafoods in the world. Check out factual information on the Maine lobsterman's association website.

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      • Jessie

        March 22, 2023 at 1:03 pm

        Hi Amanda! We have worked closely with scientists and producers in the seafood industry - including Seafood Watch and Maine Lobster - for almost a decade, both with Life As A Strawberry and through my graduate work. In that time, we have been very impressed by Seafood Watch's thorough research process AND by the work Maine fishermen are doing to preserve and protect the lobster fisheries in that area for years to come. Both organizations are passionate about building a more sustainable seafood system, though they may disagree about the best way to accomplish our collective goals. We encourage people to use both Seafood Watch and information from professional/marketing associations as jumping-off points to make decisions that feel right for them! There has also been some really excellent third-party coverage of this issue that details both sides of the disagreement and pulls in experts from agencies like NOAA, Oceana, and more - we'd encourage anyone who is wondering about sustainability in the lobster industry to check out some of those articles as well!

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    2. Liz

      June 03, 2022 at 6:50 pm

      My sauce tastes only like Pino grisio:(

      ★★

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      • Team Life As A Strawberry

        June 04, 2022 at 10:34 am

        Sorry to hear this didn't work for you! We have two main tips when cooking with wine. First, be sure to use a wine that you like to drink because there will be some wine flavor in your final dish, and second, is to cook the wine with the roux until it is pretty thick before adding the milk, this can take a few minutes!

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    3. Colleen

      July 25, 2021 at 6:23 pm

      This dish was very easy to make. My family loved the flavor. I didn’t change anything and it came out great!

      ★★★★★

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      • Team Life As A Strawberry

        July 26, 2021 at 9:42 am

        YIPPEE! We're so happy you enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply
    4. ELOISE

      March 29, 2021 at 12:57 pm

      Wow! Easy and delicious! I used seasoned boiled shrimp and I would do it again.

      Reply
      • Team Life As A Strawberry

        March 29, 2021 at 1:53 pm

        Thanks so much, Eloise! We're so happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    5. Ali

      March 06, 2021 at 4:20 pm

      What kind of white wine works best?

      Reply
      • Team Life As A Strawberry

        March 08, 2021 at 5:41 pm

        We recommend using a pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc, or unoaked chardonnay, but really any white wine that you like to drink is great to use for cooking!

        Reply
    6. Michelle Gallagher

      February 14, 2021 at 5:06 pm

      I only had 1/2 & 1/2 so I had to thin it down with pasta water which worked ok! I loved in Italy for a while so I’m pretty impressed with this recipe!! Good stuff!

      ★★★★★

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      • Team Life As A Strawberry

        February 16, 2021 at 2:30 pm

        Thanks so much, Michelle! We're SO happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    7. Tk

      June 11, 2020 at 9:51 pm

      Amazing recipe. I added scallops, clams, mussels, prawns and green onion. I used less parmesan (about 1/3 of a cup) as I ran out and it still tasted like heaven.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. erika

      May 02, 2020 at 10:45 pm

      Literally my new favourite pasta sauce!! I make the sauce with orange shredded cheese and I use chicken for my protein. But shrimp works really well with this sauce too! It's super creamy and delicious!!

      Reply
    9. Anna

      June 12, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      Made this last night for dinner and let me just say this was SOOO good! I didn't have any milk so we used heavy cream.... still came out bomb! Thank you😊

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Jackie @ Life As A Strawberry

        June 22, 2019 at 3:06 pm

        Hi Anna, how wonderful! Thank you for the comment.

        Reply
    10. Carmen

      December 25, 2018 at 3:44 pm

      Great recipe, I made a his last night for Christmas Eve and it was delicious 😋

      ★★★★★

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      • Jackie @ Life As A Strawberry

        January 10, 2019 at 12:14 am

        Hi Carmen, we love hearing it was a holiday hit!

        Reply
    11. Gareth

      September 05, 2018 at 1:42 pm

      Great recipe, thanks for posting. Very popular with my wife and my 18 month old!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Jackie @ Life As A Strawberry

        October 01, 2018 at 8:28 pm

        Hey Gareth - Thank you!

        Reply
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