Creamy Shrimp Alfredo
A comforting and romantic dish featuring tender fettuccine pasta in a rich, creamy sauce with sautéed shrimp and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink, stirring gently.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the skillet with the creamy sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
To restore the sauce’s consistency when reheating, add a splash of cream or milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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