Description
A rich and creamy shrimp Alfredo pasta dish with a garlic Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
- Add cooked pasta and shrimp back to the skillet. Toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve immediately for the creamiest texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp Alfredo, creamy pasta, garlic Parmesan sauce, easy dinner