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Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

Creamy fettuccine Alfredo tossed with juicy garlic butter shrimp and rich parmesan sauce for a comforting restaurant-style seafood pasta dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 690
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • salted water for boiling pasta
Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
Alfredo Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Whisk
  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Season shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook shrimp in butter and olive oil until pink and lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
  4. Melt butter in the skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for several minutes.
  6. Whisk in parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
  7. Add pasta and shrimp back into the sauce and toss until coated.
  8. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan before serving.

Notes

For the smoothest Alfredo sauce, always use freshly grated parmesan cheese and low heat.