Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
Creamy, indulgent, and packed with flavor, this Shrimp Alfredo Pasta recipe is the ultimate comfort food for seafood and pasta lovers alike. Featuring tender fettuccine coated in a velvety garlic-Parmesan Alfredo sauce and topped with succulent, perfectly seared shrimp, this dish offers a restaurant-quality dining experience in the comfort of your own kitchen. With just a handful of simple ingredients—like heavy cream, butter, and freshly grated Parmesan—this recipe comes together in only 35 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this rich and satisfying pasta pairs beautifully with a crisp green salad or garlic bread. Whether you're cooking for family, friends, or just yourself, this Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Directions
Step 1
Cook the fettuccine pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3
In the same skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine with the garlic and butter. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring continuously until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some of the reserved pasta cooking water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 6
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the Alfredo sauce. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss until the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
Step 7
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the pasta, give it a final toss, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1201.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3330.9 |
| Total Fat 173.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 94.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g | |
| Cholesterol 1301.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3136.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 252.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.3g | |
| Protein 184.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1233.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1283.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories