Hello, friends!
Some meals come together almost by accident and end up becoming instant favorites. This one started as a craving for something warm and creamy — but without the heaviness of pasta. It’s quick, cozy, and perfect for days when you want comfort food in a lighter, portion-friendly way. The best part? It tastes like a treat while still being simple enough for a busy night.
Family Recipe: Shrimp Alfredo Over French-Cut Green Beans
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: ~20 minutes
Ingredients
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1 lb medium shrimp (about 24–28 shrimp; raw or pre-cooked)
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2–3 tbsp olive oil
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2–3 cloves garlic (minced, or 1–1½ tsp garlic powder)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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4 cups French-cut green beans (fresh, frozen, or canned—heated through)
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1 cup Alfredo sauce (jarred or homemade)
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¼–½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
1 lb medium shrimp (about 24–28 shrimp; raw or pre-cooked)
2–3 tbsp olive oil
2–3 cloves garlic (minced, or 1–1½ tsp garlic powder)
Salt & pepper, to taste
4 cups French-cut green beans (fresh, frozen, or canned—heated through)
1 cup Alfredo sauce (jarred or homemade)
¼–½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
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Prepare the shrimp
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and shrimp.
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For raw shrimp: cook 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque.
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For pre-cooked shrimp: sauté 2–3 minutes just until warmed through.
Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
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Prepare the vegetables
Heat the French-cut green beans until hot (steam, microwave, or sauté).
Transfer them to a bowl and toss with the Alfredo sauce until coated.
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Assemble the bowls
Divide the creamy green beans evenly among 4 plates or bowls.
Top each portion with about 6–7 shrimp.
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Finish and serve
Add Parmesan cheese and a crack of pepper to each serving.
Serve warm.
Prepare the shrimp
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and shrimp.
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For raw shrimp: cook 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque.
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For pre-cooked shrimp: sauté 2–3 minutes just until warmed through.
Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Prepare the vegetables
Heat the French-cut green beans until hot (steam, microwave, or sauté).
Transfer them to a bowl and toss with the Alfredo sauce until coated.
Assemble the bowls
Divide the creamy green beans evenly among 4 plates or bowls.
Top each portion with about 6–7 shrimp.
Finish and serve
Add Parmesan cheese and a crack of pepper to each serving.
Serve warm.
How I Made Mine (Personal Notes)
For my bariatric portion, I kept it small and simple. I sautéed 6 medium shrimp with a little olive oil, garlic, and salt. Then I warmed 2 oz French-cut green beans, tossed them with 1 oz Alfredo sauce, and placed the shrimp on top with a sprinkle of Parmesan and pepper. It was creamy, cozy, and just enough.
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Till we meet again
love and find joy in your day
Louise
