Grilled Shrimp Alfredo for Girl's Night

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Did you know that you can serve up a dinner of grilled shrimp Alfredo in 30 minutes? It’s true! We made fettuccine pasta and Alfredo sauce from scratch for our Girl’s Night menu, and served it with delicate, perfectly seasoned shrimp hibachi recipe. We’ll show you easy it is to make an impressive dinner for your friends!

Fettuccine Alfredo is such a rich, delicious dish. And, it is considered the ultimate in comfort dishes by many. In our home, we often pair it with grilled shrimp.

Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting a girl’s night in my home. I love entertaining others, especially when it’s food-centered. Food just might be my “love language.” It’s one of the things in life that really brings people together.

Since I wanted to provide a cooking demonstration while preparing the meal for girl’s night, I chose an entrée that was quick and easy.

Everyone was amazed to learn that Fettuccine Alfredo less than 30 minutes to prepare. And, they were surprised by how easy it was to make, as well.

How to Make Grilled Shrimp Alfredo

Choose quality pasta to really enhance the dish. I prefer pasta imported from Italy, like this Colavita Fettuccine Egg Nests.

Start water to boil for the fettuccine pasta. While it’s coming to a boil, start on the sauce.
Add cream to a large skillet (at least 12 inches wide) and bring to a simmer. Heat until it’s thickened slightly and has reduced to approximately 1.5 cups. This will take about 8 minutes.
Add pasta to boiling water and cook, following directions on package. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water for the sauce.
Whisk the butter, parmesan cheese, and nutmeg to the warmed cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the sauce to the pasta, tossing to coat. Stir in reserved pasta water a little at a time to allow the sauce to cling better to the pasta.

I added hibachi shrimp kabobs and a Caesar salad to round out the meal.

Blackstone hibachi shrimp on a white platter next to a bowl of white rice.

I prefer to use jumbo shrimp when I grill shrimp. They make a lovely impression when served atop the Fettuccine Alfredo.

This is one of our favorite, easy meals. Especially in the summer when it is grilling season.

Click for the Hibachi Shrimp Recipe

Caesar Salad

Keep things easy by using packaged salad and prepared dressing.

Girl’s Night Entertaining

How to Prep Ahead When Entertaining

When entertaining, I believe it’s essential to work ahead, if possible. Early in the day, I set the table and pull out the serving dishes needed.

girl's night table, ready for fettuccine alfredo and grilled shrimp kabobs

Then set up the beverage and appetizer areas.

cheese appetizers, a basket of French bread and a serving dish with black and green olives, all sitting on a marble countertop.

Prepping is my way of staying organized and getting ahead of any last minute issues. After all, it’s so easy to get caught up in greeting guests that you forget something. Now you’re ready for a fun girls night! Get the easy fettuccine Alfredo recipe below!

Fettucine Alfredo FAQ

What to add to Alfredo to make it better?

Since this is a creamy sauce to begin with, cheese makes the perfect addition. Add up to 1/2 cup of any melty cheese such as cheddar, mozzarella, gouda or cream cheese. Or add up to 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Tip: Avoid low-fat cream cheese to avoid a low-quality, grainy end result.

What can I add to Alfredo sauce for flavor?

Extra seasonings and spices will go a long way in adding flavor to a boring jar of sauce. Some of my personal favorites include salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, dried basil, oregano, onion powder or seasoned salt. Start with small amounts (1/2 teaspoon at a time) and add as needed, in order to avoid over-spicing.

Why is my alfredo sauce soupy?

While pouring the sauce over pasta, if you feel that the sauce is too runny, then add one teaspoon of butter. Turn the heat to medium and keep stirring the mixture until it reaches the required consistency. Butter has milk and protein, which forms into an emulsion.

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