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Shrimp Alfredo Recipe

Shrimp Alfredo

This creamy, homemade Shrimp Alfredo recipe brings tender, garlicky shrimp together with silken sauce for an easy, crowd-pleasing pasta dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces fettuccine pasta or linguine
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined (wild-caught recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream sub with half-and-half or plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese avoid pre-grated for creamier melt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg optional, but it brightens the sauce
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving (a squeeze of citrus cuts through richness)

Instructions
 

  • Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
  • Season and cook shrimp in a skillet until pink; set aside.
  • In the skillet, sauté garlic, then add cream and Parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Mix in cooked shrimp, then toss with pasta until coated.
  • Adjust seasonings, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Look for fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor. Grate Parmesan cheese yourself for a creamier sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal
Keyword Creamy, Easy Dinner, family-friendly, Pasta, Seafood, Shrimp Alfredo
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