Shrimp Alfredo: Indulgent Creamy Pasta with a Twist
Experience the rich and creamy delight of Shrimp Alfredo, a pasta dish that combines succulent shrimp with a velvety sauce for an indulgent meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour in heavy cream; bring to a simmer and stir well.
- Add Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and combined.
- Toss in the cooked fettuccine and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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