Description
Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is a delightful dish that combines juicy shrimp and creamy Alfredo sauce with fettuccine noodles. This easy recipe yields a satisfying meal in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for a quick dinner that everyone will love.
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 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the shrimp in an even layer and cook for 2-2½ minutes on one side.
- Flip the shrimp, add minced garlic, and season with ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper. Cook for another 2-2½ minutes until shrimp is pink and garlic is softened.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet, place on a clean plate, and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium, add the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, stir in garlic powder and all-purpose flour. Whisk for about 1 minute until well combined.
- Gradually add the whole milk and heavy cream while whisking constantly until smooth and lump-free.
- Let the mixture boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened, coating the back of a spoon.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the reserved fettuccine noodles to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Ensure the shrimp are patted dry for better searing.
Feel free to add more garlic for an extra kick of flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 200mg