Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo (Printable version)
Tender shrimp and fettuccine in a rich, velvety Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in 40 minutes.
# What you need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz fettuccine pasta
→ Seafood
02 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Alfredo Sauce
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
06 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
09 - Pinch of nutmeg
→ Other
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
12 - Lemon wedges
# How to make it:
01 - Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water before draining.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to skillet. Sauté garlic 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Pour in heavy cream; bring to gentle simmer. Add Parmesan, black pepper, salt, and nutmeg. Simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
05 - Add drained pasta to sauce, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
06 - Return shrimp to pan; toss to combine. Stir in parsley. Serve garnished with extra parsley and lemon wedges.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The homemade Alfredo sauce comes together in under ten minutes but tastes like you spent hours at the stove
- Tender shrimp adds the perfect protein while letting that rich cream sauce truly shine
02 -
- Once you add the cream, keep the heat at a gentle simmer. Boiling will cause the cream to separate and ruin that silky texture.
- The pasta continues cooking in the hot sauce, so pull it from the boiling water when it is slightly firmer than you want it to end up.
03 -
- Grate your Parmesan from a wedge using the small holes of a box grater for the smoothest melting texture
- Keep a small bowl of ice water nearby. If you think the garlic might be browning too fast, toss an ice cube into the pan to instantly drop the temperature