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Creamy Shrimp Alfredo with fettuccine and Parmesan cheese sauce

Shrimp Alfredo

A cozy and creamy Shrimp Alfredo recipe that brings restaurant-quality comfort food to your table in about 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails off) Quick cooking; pat dry before cooking.
  • 12 ounces fettuccine (or linguine) Classic pasta choice.
  • 3 tablespoons butter For sautéing shrimp.
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced Add after shrimp starts cooking.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Best for creamy sauce.
  • 1 to 1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan Grate yourself for smooth melting.
  • to taste salt and black pepper Adjust at the end.
  • a pinch paprika or Italian seasoning Optional for added flavor.
  • for serving chopped parsley and lemon wedges Optional garnish.

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until just tender.
Sautéing Shrimp
  1. In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink.
  3. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same pan, add the minced garlic and sauté briefly.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and warm gently.
  3. Stir in the grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
  4. Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat.
Final Steps
  1. Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to combine.
  2. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

This dish is best served immediately as the Alfredo sauce thickens rapidly when cooling. Pair with garlic bread or a simple salad for a complete meal.