Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo is a rich and creamy pasta dish loaded with tender shrimp, buttery garlic flavors, and silky Alfredo sauce tossed with perfectly cooked fettuccine. Perfect for easy dinner recipes, comforting pasta meals, seafood lovers, and restaurant-style homemade dinners.
Ingredients
For the Pasta and Shrimp:
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional, for warmth)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente (about 8–10 minutes). Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water in case you need to thin the sauce.
- Cook the Shrimp Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth and creamy. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Everything Add drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Return shrimp to skillet and gently mix into pasta. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time.
- Garnish and ServeSprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.