Description
Luxurious Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Pasta dances with rich alfredo sauce, bringing Italian coastal flavors to your dinner table. Succulent shrimp nestled among silky pasta strands promise a delightful culinary experience for passionate home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb (454 g) fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup (240 ml) grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, preparing to cook the fettuccine pasta until it reaches an al dente texture, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- While the pasta water heats, melt butter in a spacious skillet over medium heat, then introduce minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Gently incorporate heavy cream into the garlic-butter mixture, allowing it to simmer and gradually thicken, stirring consistently to prevent scorching.
- Season the cream sauce with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, creating a rich and balanced flavor profile.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the simmering sauce, cooking them for 2-3 minutes until they transform from translucent to a vibrant pink and curl slightly.
- Drain the cooked pasta, reserving a small amount of pasta water, then immediately transfer the fettuccine into the creamy shrimp sauce.
- Sprinkle generously grated parmesan cheese into the skillet, tossing the pasta and shrimp to ensure every strand is luxuriously coated with the velvety sauce.
- If the sauce appears too thick, gradually introduce reserved pasta water to achieve a silky, smooth consistency.
- Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a burst of color and a hint of freshness to the creamy pasta.
- Serve immediately, ensuring the shrimp and pasta are piping hot and the sauce remains decadently creamy.
Notes
- Master the pasta doneness by testing a strand during cooking, aiming for a slight resistance when biting, which prevents mushy textures.
- Opt for fresh, large shrimp for maximum flavor and succulent protein that elevates the entire dish’s quality.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes, making the sauce mild or spicy according to personal preference.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free version by substituting regular fettuccine with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg