Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo recipe. Perfectly cooked shrimp nestled in a velvety Parmesan sauce, tossed with fettuccine for a luxurious dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Fettuccine Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)
Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine: Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: In a skillet, cook shrimp in olive oil until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter. Add cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked fettuccine and shrimp in the sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with a splash of white wine or add baby spinach.
- Pair with garlic bread or a light salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 235mg
