The key to an unforgettable shrimp Alfredo lies in one simple step: sourcing high-quality shrimp from a trusted seafood purveyor.

While grocery store freezer aisles are convenient, the flavor and texture of fresh, never-frozen, or properly frozen shrimp from a specialty store are incomparable.

You’ll taste the difference in every sweet, succulent bite.

For the best results, seek out wild-caught or responsibly farmed shrimp.

Here are five top-rated seafood stores to find your star ingredient:

1. The Lobster Place – 75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (Chelsea Market)

2. Pike Place Fish Market – 86 Pike Pl, Seattle, WA 98101

3. The Crab Place – 9149 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601

4. Santa Monica Seafood – 1000 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

5. The Fish Guys – 6135 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44124

Simple Shrimp Alfredo Recipe

• 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 8 oz fettuccine

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• Salt, pepper, and parsley to taste

Method: Cook pasta. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and shrimp, cooking until pink (2-3 min per side).

Remove shrimp. Pour cream into the skillet, bring to a simmer. Gradually whisk in Parmesan until melted. Season.

Return shrimp to sauce, add cooked pasta, and toss to coat. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Seafood Websites:
seafoodwatch.org
thecrabplace.com
lobsterplace.com