Description
Creamy Shrimp Alfredo promises a luxurious Italian-inspired pasta experience that blends succulent seafood with rich, velvety sauce. Quick and elegant, this dish delivers restaurant-quality comfort right to your plate, ensuring pure culinary satisfaction you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Submerge fettuccine and cook for 8-10 minutes until perfectly tender, maintaining an al dente texture. Drain pasta thoroughly and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature. Introduce minced garlic and sauté for 60 seconds, releasing aromatic flavors without browning.
- Slide shrimp into the skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, rotating occasionally until shrimp transform into a vibrant pink and appear opaque throughout. Transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate.
- Pour heavy cream into the identical skillet, allowing it to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes. Gradually incorporate Parmesan cheese, whisking consistently until sauce becomes silky and uniform. Continue simmering while stirring intermittently.
- Reunite reserved pasta and shrimp with the creamy sauce, gently tossing to ensure comprehensive coating. Sample and adjust seasonings as desired, ensuring balanced flavor profiles.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot for maximum gustatory pleasure.
Notes
- Swap shrimp with alternative proteins like chicken, tofu, or white fish for diverse meal options.
- Select large, deveined shrimp for faster preparation and cleaner eating experience.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cream quantity or adding pasta water for desired consistency.
- Enhance flavor complexity by introducing fresh herbs like basil or oregano during sauce preparation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg