Simple Homemade Shrimp Alfredo (From Scratch)

SEE FULL RECIPE BELOW Forget the jarred sauce. Today we're making a rich, silky and amazingly simple Shrimp Alfredo completely from scratch. In this episode, I'll show you why browning your shrimp first builds flavor, how a pinch of nutmeg enhances dairy-based dishes, and why finishing with butter creates that restaurant-quality texture and shine. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:40 Seasoning the Shrimp | My Flavor Foundation 4:38 Why Add Salt to Water 6:38 Why We Brown Shrimp First 8:08 Building the Alfredo Sauce 10:21 The Secret Role of Nutmeg 10:59 Parmesan = Umami 11:19 Why Add Pasta Water 13:09 Mont Oh Beurre … Apologies for the mispronounced term 14:20 Bringing It All Together 16:48 The Plate Up| Finished Product Now, I can't promised that this Alfredo will get you married... but it might get you engaged.lol See my recipe below! And if you too are a from scratch Alfredo maker, let me know what you do differently. I love trying other home chef's recipes! SHRIMP ALFREDO RECIPE Ingredients: For the Shrimp: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined Old Bay seasoning Smoked paprika Garlic powder Coriander Onion powder Salt and pepper Olive oil For the Alfredo Sauce: 2 tbsp butter 1 shallot, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, minced ⅓ cup water 2 cups whipping cream 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese Pinch of nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste For the Pasta: 12 oz fettuccine Reserved at least 1 cup of pasta water For Finishing: 2 tbsp cold butter Juice of ½ lemon Fresh parsley Extra Parmesan cheese Instructions: 1. Season shrimp with Old Bay, smoked paprika, garlic powder, coriander, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sit to the side 2. . Cook pasta in salted water and reserve some pasta water before draining. 3. Sear shrimp until golden brown and set aside. 4. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté the shallot until softened. Add garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant 5. Add water to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the flavorful browned bits. 6. Stir in whipping cream and bring to a gentle simmer. 7. Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion power and nutmeg to simmering sauce 8. Add Parmesan cheese . Stir until smooth and creamy. 9. Add pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. 10. Add lemon juice 11. Remove from the heat and mount with cold butter. 12. Once glossy, add pasta to pan 13. Return shrimp to the pan and toss everything together. 14. Finish with lemon juice (if you choose), parsley, and extra Parmesan. Welcome to the T Team, where we elevate everyday comfort food without overcomplicating it! #ShrimpAlfredo #AlfredoRecipe #HomemadeAlfredo #ShrimpPasta #ComfortFood #CookingTips #Foodie #PastaNight #EasyRecipes #TheTTeam #friendscallmetp #ASeatatTPsTable