Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Pasta With Homemade Alfredo Sauce
This creamy shrimp fettuccine pasta is a simple and satisfying dinner made with buttery Alfredo sauce, Parmesan cheese, and perfectly cooked shrimp. A comforting pasta dish for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
8 ounces fettuccine pasta
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Reduce heat to low and gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and add the drained fettuccine. Toss everything together until well coated in the Alfredo sauce.
Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the smoothest Alfredo sauce.
Do not overcook the shrimp, or they may become rubbery.
Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.
Serve immediately for the creamiest texture.
