A rich and comforting shrimp fettuccine pasta dish coated in a creamy homemade alfredo sauce. Made in one pan with garlic, parmesan, and tender shrimp, this is a simple yet luxurious meal perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 oz fettuccine pasta
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
3 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of water, then drain.
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In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium. Melt remaining butter, add garlic, and sauté 30 seconds.
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Pour in cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring often.
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Lower heat and slowly stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
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Toss pasta and shrimp into the sauce. Add pasta water if needed to adjust thickness.
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Garnish with parsley and serve warm.