Description
Indulge in a creamy and satisfying Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo dish that brings together succulent shrimp, al dente fettuccine, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a special dinner or weeknight treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine: Boil fettuccine until al dente, then drain.
- Sear the Shrimp: Cook shrimp in olive oil and butter until pink; set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, then add cream, Parmesan, and seasonings; simmer.
- Combine and Serve: Toss shrimp, pasta, and sauce together; garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Enhance with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the shrimp.
- Variations: Use half-and-half for a lighter version, or add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to the sauce.
- 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: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
