Description
A rich and indulgent one-pan shrimp fettuccine alfredo that’s creamy and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Pour heavy cream into the pan and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Return cooked shrimp to the pan and add the cooked fettuccine. Toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: creamy shrimp fettuccine alfredo, one-pan pasta, easy shrimp pasta