Description
Indulge in a decadent and creamy Shrimp Alfredo that is quick and easy to prepare. This classic pasta dish features succulent shrimp in a rich Parmesan cream sauce, tossed with fettuccine and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- ½ lb. frozen shrimp (or fresh, medium-sized (36/40, peeled and deveined) $6.71)
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- ½ lb. fettuccine ($0.59)
- 2 Tbsp butter (divided, $0.20)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced, $0.16)
- 1 cup heavy cream ($1.68)
- ¾ cup Parmesan ($1.08*)
- ⅛ tsp salt (or to taste, $0.02)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, (or to taste) $0.02)
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, (optional) $0.10)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: If using frozen shrimp, thaw and peel before starting. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Fettuccine: Boil fettuccine until tender, reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Sear the Shrimp: Cook seasoned shrimp in butter until opaque; set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, add cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Everything: Toss cooked pasta and shrimp in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- Feel free to customize with additional vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
