Shrimp Alfredo

from tastesbetterfromscratch.com
Main Course
30 min
6 servings

Our easy Shrimp Alfredo recipe is a gourmet meal ready in less than 30 minutes, with tender shrimp in a creamy and flavorful sauce.

Ingredients

  • butter
    ½ c
  • garlic

    , finely minced

    4 cloves
  • heavy cream
    2 c
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese)

    , (about 2 cups

    4 oz
  • salt and pepper
    , to taste
  • fettuccine noodles)

    , (or favorite kind of pasta

    1 lb
  • large shrimp

    , thawed and peeled, tails optional

    1 ½ lb
  • oil

    , or butter

    1 tbsp
  • fresh chopped parsley)

    , for garnish (optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Grate parmesan cheese and set aside, to allow it to come to room temperature.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    Serve noodles with a few shrimp on top. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.