Classic Shrimp Alfredo

Easy Homemade Classic Shrimp Alfredo made with fettuccine pasta and shrimp! So delish!

Great comfort food that I used to order from restaurants! Now I’m able to make it at home and with less money! A winner.

This is the best alfredo sauce you’ll ever taste! Be sure to try my Garlic Lime Shrimp and Cream Cheese Garlic Alfredo Sauce next!

Ingredients:

10 ounces fettuccine pasta

5 tbsp butter, divided

1 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Salt & pepper, to taste

Pinch of cayenne pepper

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tbsp parsley, chopped

How To Make Classic Shrimp Alfredo

Step 1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.

Step 2. Over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan. Add the cream and simmer for 4-5 minutes, until just thickened. Whisk in the parmesan cheese and stir continuously until cheese has melted. Season with salt and pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

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Step 3. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are opaque. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for another 30 seconds.

Step 4. Drain the pasta and toss with the alfredo sauce. Place the shrimp on top, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Done! Enjoy 😀

Have you made this recipe? Tell us how it went in the comment down below!

Classic Shrimp Alfredo

5 from 2 votes

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Ingredients 

• 10 ounces fettuccine pasta
• 5 tbsp butter, divided
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped

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Instructions

• Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.
• Over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan. Add the cream and simmer for 4-5 minutes, until just thickened. Whisk in the parmesan cheese and stir continuously until cheese has melted. Season with salt and pepper and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• Melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are opaque. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Drain the pasta and toss with the alfredo sauce. Place the shrimp on top, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Author: Marta

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