Description
Creamy shrimp fettuccine pasta with homemade alfredo sauce delivers Italian comfort straight to your kitchen. Luxurious marine flavors and silky sauce combine for an elegant dinner that promises restaurant-quality indulgence right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare fettuccine according to package guidelines, ensuring pasta reaches al dente texture. Drain thoroughly and reserve.
- Select a spacious skillet and warm olive oil over medium-high temperature. Carefully season seafood with kosher salt and cracked pepper.
- Sear succulent shrimp in hot skillet, cooking each side until they transform into a vibrant pink hue and become translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes. Transfer cooked shellfish to a separate plate.
- Without cleaning the skillet, reduce heat to medium and introduce butter. Allow it to melt smoothly, then add minced garlic, stirring until aromatic and golden.
- Pour rich heavy cream into the skillet, allowing mixture to gently simmer. Lower heat and gradually incorporate freshly grated Parmesan cheese, whisking continuously until sauce becomes silky and uniform.
- Reintroduce seared shrimp into the creamy sauce. Add reserved fettuccine and delicately fold ingredients together, ensuring every strand gets lavishly coated with Alfredo sauce.
- Warm the entire combination for an additional 2-3 minutes, guaranteeing all components reach optimal serving temperature.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling finely chopped fresh parsley across the top, adding a bright, herbaceous note to the creamy pasta.
Notes
- Always salt pasta water generously to enhance the base flavor of the entire dish.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to achieve a perfect golden sear without releasing excess moisture.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for smoother melting and richer taste compared to pre-packaged alternatives.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half instead of heavy cream and use less butter to reduce overall calories without compromising creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 240 mg