Description
This Shrimp Alfredo Pasta stands out with its creamy, rich sauce and succulent shrimp, making it a comforting dish that’s simple to prepare and perfect for a delightful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, divided
- 1 pound large 31-40 count shrimp peeled, deveined and tails-off, patted dry
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1¼ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley finely chopped, optional garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine noodles in boiling salted water until al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and one tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook shrimp for 2-2½ minutes on one side, then flip, add minced garlic, season with ¼ teaspoon salt and black pepper, and cook for another 2-2½ minutes until shrimp is pink and garlic is fragrant.
- Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 5 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add garlic powder and all-purpose flour; whisk and cook for 1 minute until flour absorbs the butter.
- Slowly add whole milk and heavy cream while whisking continuously until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Allow sauce to come to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened, enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Whisk in parmesan cheese until completely melted and sauce is smooth.
- Add reserved fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or vegetables for variety.
Ensure the shrimp are patted dry to achieve a better sear.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg