Description
A creamy and rich shrimp alfredo pasta dish that’s quick to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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, salt, and pepper. Cook until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and shrimp back to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: shrimp alfredo, creamy pasta, quick dinner