Description
Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo combines tender pasta, juicy shrimp, and a rich homemade Alfredo sauce for the ultimate Italian comfort meal.
Ingredients
8 ounces fettuccine pasta
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. Melt butter in the same pan, sauté garlic for 1 minute.
4. Add heavy cream and simmer; slowly whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
5. Return shrimp and pasta, toss to coat, cook 2–3 minutes.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
Use freshly grated cheese for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 180mg