McEwen’s Alfredo Sauce with Chef Candace

Our chefs are back with another Phoenix Flavors video! Chef de Cuisine Candace Lawson is showing us how to make McEwen Dining Hall’s famous Alfredo Sauce, and showing us how to pair it with shrimp and fresh pasta for a delicious dinner!

Alfredo Sauce with Chef Candace

Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. Butter
  • 4 oz. Yellow Onion, Diced
  • 1 tsp. Garlic, minced
  • 2 oz. All Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • .5 tsp Salt
  • .5 tsp. White Pepper
  • .25 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
  • 4 oz. Shredded Parmesan

Method

  1. In stockpot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and garlic. Saute until onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add flour. Whisk until well blended. Cook, whisking often, 4 minutes. Do not brown!
  3. Add milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Whisk until well blended. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Add cheese. Whisk until cheese is melted.

Cajun Shrimp with Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs. Shrimp
  • 1 oz. Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper

Method

  1. Mix spices and add to shrimp, coating evenly.
  2. In a large, heated saute pan, add 1 oz. of vegetable oil.
  3. Add shrimp. Do not overcrowd pan!
  4. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until completely pink and cooked all the way through.
  5. Remove from heat and serve with pasta.