Description
This rich and creamy Shrimp Alfredo recipe is quick, easy, and restaurant-quality. Made with fettuccine, Parmesan, cream cheese, and jumbo shrimp, it’s perfect for weeknights or special dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails optional)
8 oz (225g) fettuccine pasta
2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened and cubed
Âľ cup (180ml) heavy cream
ÂĽ cup (60ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
1 cup (90g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional garnish: chopped parsley, red pepper flakes
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine al dente and reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Add cream cheese, heavy cream, and broth. Whisk until smooth and let simmer 3–4 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, stir in Parmesan gradually, and whisk until melted and slightly thickened (about 2 minutes).
Raise heat to medium and add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Toss in the cooked pasta. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture and flavor.
Add spinach, mushrooms, or a splash of lemon juice for variation.
Don’t overcook the shrimp; they become rubbery quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 675 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 41g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 255mg
Keywords: Shrimp Alfredo Recipe, creamy pasta, fettuccine alfredo, shrimp pasta