Description
Indulge in a creamy and luxurious Shrimp Alfredo pasta dish that is quick and easy to make. This recipe features succulent shrimp tossed in a rich Parmesan cream sauce, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Fettuccine:
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook shrimp until pink, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add shrimp and pasta to the sauce, toss until coated and heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp for convenience.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
