Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
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Learn how to make the best Shrimp Alfredo with juicy garlic butter shrimp and a silky homemade alfredo sauce, made from scratch in just 30 minutes! This simple yet elegant pasta dish rivals any Italian restaurant with its creamy parmesan sauce, tender fettuccine noodles, and perfectly seasoned shrimp.
Ingredients
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Grate parmesan cheese and set aside, to allow it to come to room temperature.
Alfredo Sauce: Heat a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add butter and cook until melted. Add garlic, stirring frequently for 1 minute. Add cream and whisk to combine, bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Turn heat to low and add parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add pasta and toss to coat.
Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter or oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve noodles with a few shrimp on top. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 879 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 60 g
- Protein Content
- 34 g
- Fat Content
- 56 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 32 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 1 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 353 mg
- Sodium Content
- 1132 mg
- Fiber Content
- 3 g
- Sugar Content
- 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 19 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
