Easy Shrimp Alfredo
This creamy and delicious Easy Shrimp Alfredo is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with tender shrimp and a rich homemade Alfredo sauce served over fettuccine.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped, optional for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Season the Alfredo sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet, toss to combine and heat through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
You can substitute fettuccine with linguine or spaghetti depending on your preference. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.