Description
A delicious and creamy shrimp fettuccine pasta with homemade alfredo sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large 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 (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss with the sauce. Add the cooked pasta and stir until well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- For extra richness, add a splash of white wine when cooking the garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp fettuccine, alfredo pasta, creamy shrimp pasta, homemade alfredo sauce