Description
This Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is a delightful combination of succulent shrimp, creamy sauce, and fettuccine noodles. Perfect for a quick dinner or comforting meal, it’s easy to prepare and loaded with flavor.
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; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and one tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the shrimp in an even layer. Cook for 2-2½ minutes on one side.
- Flip 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 fragrant.
- Remove shrimp from the skillet, transfer to a plate, and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, then add the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add garlic powder and flour, whisk and cook for 1 minute until absorbed by the butter.
- Slowly whisk in whole milk and heavy cream until smooth and no lumps remain, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Whisk in parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add reserved fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat in sauce.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Ensure the shrimp are patted dry to avoid excess moisture when cooking.
For best flavor, use freshly grated parmesan cheese rather than pre-packaged.
Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 629
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 170mg