Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo (Printable)

Tender shrimp and fettuccine in rich, velvety homemade Alfredo sauce for a comforting Italian-inspired meal ready in 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz fettuccine pasta

→ Seafood

02 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Alfredo Sauce

03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
06 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
09 - Pinch of nutmeg

→ Other

10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
12 - Lemon wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan, black pepper, salt, and nutmeg. Simmer 2-3 minutes while stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
05 - Add drained fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
06 - Return shrimp to the pan and toss to combine. Stir in chopped parsley. Serve immediately garnished with extra parsley and lemon wedges.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • The homemade sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
  • Perfect balance of rich creaminess and fresh seafood without feeling heavy
02 -
  • Never add all your pasta water at once, start with a tablespoon and see how it emulsifies
  • The sauce will continue thickening off heat, so remove it slightly earlier than you think
03 -
  • Grate your Parmesan from a wedge using the fine side of your box grater
  • Room temperature cream incorporates more smoothly than cold from the fridge

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