Description
Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is a delightful dish with fettuccine, succulent shrimp, and a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or cozy comfort food.
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 until al dente according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the shrimp in an even layer and cook for 2-2.5 minutes on the first side.
- Flip the shrimp to the second side, add the minced garlic, and season with ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper. Cook for another 2-2.5 minutes until the shrimp is pink and the garlic is fragrant. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium and 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 absorbed by the butter.
- Gradually whisk in the whole milk and heavy cream until fully combined and smooth, bringing it to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the reserved fettuccine noodles to the skillet, tossing them to coat in the sauce.
- Finally, add the shrimp back to the skillet, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Make sure the shrimp are patted dry before cooking for better searing.
You can substitute the fettuccine noodles with any pasta of your choice.
For added flavor, consider using a splash of white wine in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 578
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 155mg