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Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
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Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo is a creamy and comforting pasta dish combining tender shrimp with silky fettuccine noodles, all tossed in a rich, garlicky Alfredo sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests with a restaurant-quality meal made effortlessly at home.

Ingredients

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Shrimp

  • 12 oz fresh or thawed frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined

Pasta

  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp butter, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the fettuccine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the fettuccine. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water to adjust sauce consistency later if needed.
  2. Sauté the shrimp: Heat a tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the shrimp, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until they turn pink and opaque—about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Alfredo sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Pour in the heavy cream and whisk continuously to combine. Allow it to simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until the cream thickens slightly.
  4. Add Parmesan and combine: Lower the heat and gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring well to melt and integrate. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce thickens too much, stir in reserved pasta water to reach your preferred consistency.
  5. Toss everything together: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, then add the drained fettuccine. Toss everything together gently so the pasta is coated evenly with the creamy Alfredo sauce and shrimp are well distributed. Remove from heat.
  6. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top for a burst of color and freshness. Serve immediately while warm, with extra Parmesan on the side if desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh shrimp and freshly grated Parmesan elevate the dish immensely.
  • Don’t overcook shrimp: Remove shrimp as soon as they turn pink to avoid rubbery texture.
  • Reserve pasta water: It’s a magic ingredient to loosen the sauce without diluting flavor.
  • Low and slow: Let the cream simmer gently to thicken the sauce without curdling.
  • Customize cheese: Mix Parmesan with Romano or Asiago for a more complex flavor.

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