This classic shrimp alfredo recipe is a delicious and comforting dish that is sure to please any crowd, the creamy sauce and juicy shrimp pair perfectly together to create a masterpiece of Italian-style comfort food.
Ingredients
10ouncesfettuccine pasta
5tbspbutter, divided
1cupheavy cream
3/4cupparmesan cheese, grated
Salt & pepper, to taste
Pinchof cayenne pepper
1poundshrimp, peeled and deveined
1garlic clove, minced
2tbspparsley, chopped
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.