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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.

Easy Garlicky Shrimp Alfredo Bake
Easy Garlicky Shrimp Alfredo Bake

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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

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.

shell pasta cooking in a pan.

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.

garlic, flour and butter in a pan.

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.

milk, salt, pepper, flour, garlic, and butter in a pan.

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.

egg, parmesan cheese, and cream cheese mixed in a bowl.

Step 8 - Spray a cast iron pan (or a 9x13-inch baking dish) with non-stick spray.

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

milk mixture, pasta, shrimp, egg, parmesan cheese, and cream cheese mixed in a bowl.

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

milk mixture, pasta, shrimp, egg, parmesan cheese, and cream cheese mixed in a cast iron skillet.

Step 11 - Sprinkle on the shredded mozzarella cheese.

milk mixture, pasta, shrimp, egg, parmesan cheese, and cream cheese mixed in a cast iron skillet.

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.

Garlic Shrimp Pasta Bake in a pan.
Garlic Shrimp Pasta Bake

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

What goes with shrimp alfredo?

We love to serve this with some crusty bread, or garlic bread, and a side salad.

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Easy Garlicky Shrimp Alfredo Bake

Garlicky Shrimp Alfredo Bake

Garlicky Shrimp Alfredo Bake is a delicious, creamy, and filling pasta dish packed with large shrimp, and homemade alfredo sauce. This is a great recipe that the whole family will love. It's an easy weeknight meal ready in less than 1 hour.
4.25 from 12 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • cup whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs (slightly beaten)
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 8 ounces of uncooked pasta (any shape)
  • 1 pound shrimp thawed (I buy peeled, deveined, & tails off)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large pot, cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions.
  • At the same time, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and flour and cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly.
  • Gradually stir in the milk, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for about 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Using a colander, drain the pasta and allow it to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, and room-temperature cream cheese and set aside.
  • Spray a large oven-safe skillet (or a 9x13-inch baking dish) with non-stick spray.
  • Stir together the milk mixture, the cheese mixture, the uncooked shrimp, and the cooked pasta.
  • Pour the cheesy garlic shrimp alfredo pasta mixture into the prepared dish.
  • Sprinkle on the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Allow it to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • I buy shrimp that is labeled "peeled, deveined, and tails off" for much easier prep.
  • Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. The pasta will dry out a bit as it sits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 19gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 669mgPotassium: 224mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 776IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 201mgIron: 1mg
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