Perfectly Creamy Shrimp Alfredo
A comforting Italian-American dish featuring fettuccine pasta tossed in a rich, creamy sauce with succulent shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions in a pot of gently salted boiling water (8-10 minutes), reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat (1-2 minutes) until it foams without browning.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook until they turn pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer (2-3 minutes). Do not let it boil over.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted and creamy (2-3 minutes).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine into the sauce until well coated, adding reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/shrimp-alfredo/
