Description
Indulge in a creamy and decadent Shrimp Alfredo dish that’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This recipe combines succulent shrimp, al dente fettuccine, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fettuccine Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil fettuccine until al dente, then drain.
- Cook Shrimp: Season and cook shrimp, then set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, add cream and milk, whisk in cheese and seasonings until thickened.
- Combine: Toss pasta and shrimp in sauce until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of white wine to the cream.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 225 mg
