Description
Indulge in a decadent yet simple dish with this recipe for Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp. Creamy, cheesy pasta pairs perfectly with tender shrimp for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Fettuccine Alfredo:
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Extra Parmesan for serving
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine: Boil salted water and cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: In a skillet, cook shrimp in olive oil and butter until pink, then set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, add cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in sauce, adding reserved water as needed. Add shrimp, cook briefly, garnish with parsley and Parmesan, then serve.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Best served immediately, reheat gently if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 270 mg
