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A white bowl filled with creamy shrimp fettuccine alfredo topped with fresh parsley

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 780
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Pat shrimp dry and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Whisk in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat with the sauce.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.