Description
Indulge in a luxurious dining experience with this Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Pasta featuring a velvety homemade Alfredo sauce. Tender shrimp, al dente fettuccine, and a rich, cheesy sauce come together to create a decadent dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Fettuccine Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Alfredo Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Fettuccine: Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet, season shrimp with salt and pepper, cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Alfredo Sauce: Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, simmer, then gradually add Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Return shrimp to the skillet, add cooked fettuccine. Toss to coat with the Alfredo sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
