Description
This creamy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta features tender sautéed shrimp on a bed of fettuccine tossed in a rich, homemade Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a restaurant-quality dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine noodles
- 1/2 cup butter (divided)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Instructions
- Step: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Step: While the pasta cooks, melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring often, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn.
- Step: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it bubble lightly for 2-3 minutes.
- Step: Reduce heat to low. Whisk in the Parmesan cheese a handful at a time, stirring constantly until each addition is melted before adding more. Continue until all cheese is incorporated and sauce is smooth.
- Step: Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Season with black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
- Step: In a separate skillet over medium-high heat, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add shrimp in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes per side until bright pink and cooked through.
- Step: Add the hot pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen.
- Step: Plate the pasta and top with sautéed shrimp. Garnish with fresh minced parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan from a block for the best texture. Avoid overcooking the shrimp to keep them tender. Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer rather than a boil to prevent it from breaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 752 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1166 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 29 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 322 mg
Keywords: shrimp alfredo, shrimp alfredo pasta