Description
This Shrimp Alfredo recipe is a rich and creamy dish that’s perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 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 the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until the sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked fettuccine with the shrimp Alfredo sauce and toss to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Shrimp Alfredo, comfort food, easy recipe