Description
Shrimp Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender pasta with a rich, creamy sauce and succulent shrimp. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With its buttery garlic flavor and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this recipe is sure to make your taste buds dance with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb fresh or thawed frozen shrimp
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add shrimp, cooking until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Lower heat and gradually stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss cooked fettuccine in the skillet to coat with the sauce. Garnish with parsley if desired before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in spinach or using whole-grain pasta. To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.