Description
A creamy and delicious shrimp alfredo fettuccine recipe that is easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
- Add cooked fettuccine and shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Ensure your Parmesan cheese is finely grated for a smoother sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp alfredo, fettuccine alfredo, creamy pasta, seafood pasta, easy dinner, italian pasta