Description
Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is a delightful dish featuring succulent shrimp and creamy Alfredo sauce over fettuccine, making it an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, divided, 1 tablespoon to cook the shrimp, plus 5 tablespoons for the sauce.
- 1 pound large 31-40 count shrimp peeled, deveined and tails-off, patted dry
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt divided ¼ teaspoon to season the shrimp and ¼ teaspoon for the sauce, plus additional for cooking pasta
- 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, then 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 and cook for 2-2 ½ minutes on the first side.
- Flip the shrimp, add the minced garlic, then season with ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-2 ½ minutes or until the shrimp is pink and the garlic is softened and fragrant.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, mix in the garlic powder and all-purpose flour, whisking and cooking for 1 minute until fully absorbed.
- Slowly add the whole milk and heavy cream while whisking constantly until smooth without lumps.
- Allow the sauce to come to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Whisk in the parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the reserved fettuccine noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Add the shrimp back into the skillet and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, you can use shrimp with the shells on for cooking, then remove them before serving.
Make sure to not overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
This recipe can be customized with additional vegetables such as spinach or peas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 225mg