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Delicious Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccine with fresh parsley and Parmesan

Classic Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccine

A creamy and decadent Classic Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccine recipe featuring perfectly cooked shrimp, al dente fettuccine, and a rich Parmesan garlic cream sauce, finished with fresh parsley.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 950 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Colander

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta (340g)
  • Salt for pasta water
  • 1 lb large shrimp (450g), peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (for shrimp)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste (for shrimp)
  • Pinch red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (for sauce)
  • 2 cups heavy cream (480ml)
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (100g) finely grated, plus more for serving
  • Salt and black pepper to taste (for sauce)
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Boil salted water, cook fettuccine until al dente according to package directions, then drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, then add and season shrimp, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until pink; remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add the remaining minced garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour in heavy cream, gently simmer, then reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add cooked fettuccine to the Alfredo sauce, toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency, then gently mix in the shrimp.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp, as it can become rubbery. Save some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency as needed. For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.