Description
Shrimp Alfredo Pasta features tender shrimp and rich cream sauce, combined with fettuccine noodles for a quick, delightful dinner. It’s easy to prepare and offers an irresistible flavor perfect for a comforting meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, divided
- 1 pound large 31-40 count shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails-off, patted dry
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1¼ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped, optional garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water to al dente according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and one tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the shrimp in an even layer. Cook for 2-2 ½ minutes on the first side.
- Flip the shrimp to the second side, add the minced garlic, and season with ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-2 ½ minutes until the shrimp are pink and the garlic is softened and fragrant.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet, transfer to a clean plate, and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the garlic powder and all-purpose flour. Whisk and cook for 1 minute until the flour is fully absorbed.
- Slowly add the whole milk and heavy cream while whisking constantly, until no lumps remain.
- Allow the liquids to come to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
- Whisk in the parmesan cheese until melted completely and the alfredo sauce is smooth.
- Add the reserved fettuccine noodles to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Add the shrimp back to the skillet and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
Feel free to substitute with gluten-free pasta if needed.
Adjust the garlic to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 218mg