Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Recipe: Indulgent Comfort Food Made Easy
This creamy shrimp Alfredo pasta recipe is the perfect comfort food, combining succulent shrimp with a rich and creamy sauce over pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- To make this dish lighter, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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