Shrimp Alfredo: The Indulgent Creamy Pasta Recipe You’ll Love
Indulge in a creamy, delightful dish with our Shrimp Alfredo recipe. Perfect for pasta lovers!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic, cooking until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, bringing to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using garlic butter when cooking the shrimp.
- Pair this dish with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 300mg