Description
This Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is a delightful blend of flavors with tender shrimp and creamy parmesan sauce over fettuccine. Quick to prepare, it’s a satisfying dish ideal for a cozy family dinner.
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 according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and one tablespoon of butter. Once the butter is melted, add the shrimp in an even layer. Cook for 2-2½ minutes on one side.
- Flip the shrimp and add minced garlic, seasoning with ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper. Cook for another 2-2½ minutes until the shrimp are pink.
- Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, mix in the garlic powder and all-purpose flour, cooking for 1 minute until absorbed.
- Slowly whisk in the whole milk and heavy cream until smooth and no lumps remain. Heat until it boils, then simmer for 3-4 minutes or until thickened.
- Whisk in the parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the reserved fettuccine noodles to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are patted dry for better searing.
Adjust the quantity of garlic based on your preference for flavor.
Use freshly grated parmesan for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg