Description
A creamy and delicious dish that combines savory shrimp with rich Alfredo sauce and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- Salt (for pasta water)
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat well.
- Add the shrimp back into the skillet and mix gently.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or substituting half of the heavy cream with chicken broth for a lighter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp, pasta, Alfredo, Italian, seafood, creamy, dinner