Description
Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is a creamy, indulgent dish that combines tender shrimp with fettuccine in a rich garlic-infused Alfredo sauce. This restaurant-quality meal is perfect for date nights or cozy family dinners, delivering comfort and flavor in every bite. Easy to prepare yet impressive in presentation, you’ll find yourself savoring the delightful combination of textures and aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water, add fettuccine, and cook until al dente (about 10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, season shrimp with salt and pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and keep warm.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Add Cheese: Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Combine Everything: Toss cooked pasta and shrimp into the sauce until well coated.
- Serve: Plate the dish with extra Parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 220mg