Garlicky Shrimp Alfredo Bake

Garlicky Shrimp Alfredo Bake is a delicious, creamy, and filling pasta dish packed with large shrimp and homemade alfredo sauce.

Why I love this recipe

This is a great recipe that the whole family will love. It’s an easy weeknight meal ready in less than 1 hour.

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Ingredients

(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

butter

jarred minced garlic

all-purpose flour

whole milk

salt and black pepper

eggs

shredded Parmesan cheese

cream cheese, room temperature

uncooked pasta

raw large shrimp thawed

shredded mozzarella cheese

chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Substitutions

You can use any shape of pasta you prefer.

You can use ricotta cheese, or cottage cheese, instead of cream cheese.

Add in some red pepper flakes for a bit of spicy heat.

You can use garlic powder instead of jarred minced garlic.

Use heavy cream instead of milk.

Equipment used for this recipe

• large saucepan
• medium saucepan
• colander
• mixing bowl
• cast iron skillet or 9×13 casserole dish

How to make this easy shrimp alfredo recipe

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 – In a large saucepan, cook the pasta until al dente according to the package instructions.

Step 3 – At the same time, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat.

Step 4 – Stir in the minced garlic and flour and cook, constantly stirring, until bubbly.

Step 5 – Gradually stir in the milk, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for about 2 – 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Step 6 – Using a colander, drain the pasta and allow it to cool.

Step 7 – In a medium bowl, mix the beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, and room-temperature cream cheese and set aside.

Step 8 – Spray a cast iron pan (or a 9×13-inch baking dish) with non-stick spray.

Step 9 – Stir together the broth mixture, the cheese mixture, the uncooked shrimp, and the cooked pasta.

Step 10 – Pour the cheesy garlic shrimp alfredo pasta mixture into the prepared dish.

Step 11 – Sprinkle on the shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 12 – Bake for 40 minutes until all the cheese melts.

Step 13 – Allow it to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.

Pro Tips

I buy shrimp labeled “peeled, deveined, and tails off” for much easier prep.

Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. The pasta will dry out a bit as it sits.

Recipe FAQs

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