Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe (30 Minutes)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
491 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe (30 Minutes)
Description
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe (30 Minutes) features raw shrimp cooked until lightly crusted and pink, combined with fettuccine pasta in a Parmesan-based cream sauce flavored with garlic and butter. The sauce is gently simmered to melt the cheese and blend flavors before adding the pasta and shrimp. This simple skillet method binds the components together, resulting in a smooth, rich sauce that clings to the noodles and shrimp. The creamy texture is enriched with butter and heavy cream, and the Parmesan cheese adds a sharp, salty bite.
The shrimp bring a tender yet slightly firm texture, contrasting the silky pasta and sauce. The garlic pressed into the sauce provides aromatic depth without overpowering the dish. Tossing the pasta and shrimp off heat prevents over-thickening, with optional reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency to preference.
Serve this dish as a main course that pairs well with a light green salad or steamed vegetables to balance its richness. It’s practical for a midweek or weekend meal when a comforting Italian-style pasta is desired, combining seafood and creamy Alfredo flavors in one pan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb Shrimp raw
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 6 tbsp butter unsalted
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese
- 4 garlic pressed, cloves
- 1 tbsp parsley garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine until al dente (follow package instructions for best results). Set pasta aside and save about 1/2 a cup of the pasta water in case you need it to thin your sauce.
- Preheat the skillet with 2 tbsp of butter. Season shrimp with salt and cook until they turn pink and form a crust on the outside. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- To the same pan, add the rest of the butter, heavy cream, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Bring it to a light simmer over low-heat.
- Add in fettuccine and toss.
- Add in shrimp and lightly toss. Remove from heat. If the sauce thickens more than you like, add a little bit of that pasta water to thin it out. If it's too thin, let it sit at room temperature for a couple of minutes until it thickens.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 491kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 276mg | 92% |
| Sodium | 1278mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1338IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 356mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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