Description
Shrimp Alfredo is a creamy pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp in a rich Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked fettuccine with the sauce and shrimp.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more or less cream.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp alfredo, pasta, creamy sauce, seafood dish