Description
This quick and easy Shrimp Alfredo recipe delivers a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes. Plump shrimp and fettuccine are tossed in a rich, creamy, homemade garlic Parmesan sauce that’s completely foolproof and incredibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fettuccine
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Step: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Step: While pasta cooks, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Step: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 5 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Step: Reduce heat to low and whisk in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step: Add the drained fettuccine and cooked shrimp to the sauce. Toss to combine. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese from a block for the best melt. Do not overcook the shrimp; remove them as soon as they turn pink. Reserve starchy pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency as needed.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 850 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg