Description
Indulge in this creamy, luscious Homemade Shrimp Alfredo, featuring perfectly cooked fettuccine drenched in a velvety garlic sauce and plump, juicy shrimp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine: In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the fettuccine following the package instructions. Once al dente, drain and set aside, drizzling with a touch of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Sauté the shrimp: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Once perfectly cooked, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add the minced garlic, cooking for about a minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Bring it all together: Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, ensuring it melts completely while adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine pasta and shrimp: Toss the cooked fettuccine and shrimp into the sauce, ensuring each strand is beautifully coated.
- Serve and enjoy: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and dig into this dreamy dish.
Notes
For a unique twist, try grilling the shrimp or adding sautéed vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 250mg