Description
Shrimp Alfredo is a luxurious and comforting dish that combines tender shrimp with a rich, creamy sauce over fettuccine pasta. Perfect for date nights or cozy family dinners, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your home kitchen. With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, you can create an impressive meal that will delight your loved ones. Get ready to savor every creamy bite!
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook fettuccine until al dente (about 10-12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant (about 1 minute), then add shrimp, cooking until pink and opaque (2-3 minutes per side).
- Make the sauce: Lower the heat, add heavy cream to the skillet, stirring continuously for about 5 minutes without boiling.
- Add cheese: Whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Combine: Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet with sauce and shrimp; toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve: Plate your Shrimp Alfredo and garnish with additional Parmesan or parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg