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Creamy shrimp alfredo with fettuccine pasta and sautéed shrimp in white parmesan sauce

Shrimp Alfredo

This simple shrimp alfredo recipe combines tender shrimp with creamy sauce and pasta for a quick seafood dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 340 g Fettuccine pasta
  • 450 g Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 3 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the fettuccine, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente, then drain.
  2. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
  3. Add the shrimp and garlic to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 2 minutes, then stir in the Parmesan cheese and black pepper until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, toss for 1 minute to coat evenly, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.