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Shrimp Alfredo: Creamy Pasta

Indulgent Shrimp Alfredo: Creamy Pasta You’ll Crave Daily

Experience the rich flavors of Shrimp Alfredo: Creamy Pasta, a comforting dish perfect for any dinner occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Fettuccine Pasta or penne or zucchini noodles for a lighter touch
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp fresh and deveined
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or whole milk
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano
  • ¼ cup Grated Romano Cheese optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing shrimp
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot
  • bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Shrimp Alfredo: Creamy Pasta
  1. Pat the large shrimp dry with paper towels and place in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Bring salted water to a boil in a pot. Add fettuccine and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and add minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Whisk in the grated Parmesan and Romano cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper, and add reserved pasta water if too thick.
  6. Add the drained fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Fold in the cooked shrimp.
  7. Plate shrimp Alfredo, garnish with parsley and extra cheese. Serve warm with garlic bread or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp and cook pasta just al dente. Don’t skip the parsley garnish for freshness!

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