This creamy Shrimp Alfredo pasta is rich and delicious, but also not too heavy. It goes well with fettuccine pasta and tender shrimp in a Cajun-style sauce that’s quick and easy to make at home. If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner dish that’s full of flavour and sure to please everyone, this recipe is it.
The combination of shrimp, fettuccine pasta and creamy parmesan Alfredo sauce makes for a rich and creamy Shrimp Alfredo Recipe. This quick and easy pasta recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner and ultimate comfort food.
Table of Contents
Ingredients
- 10 ounces pasta
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined, tails optional
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
How to make Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
- Firstly, cook the pasta as per the instructions written on the package. Drain and keep aside.
- Take a small bowl and grate the cheese in it over low heat. Keep it aside and allow the cheese to cool.
- Take a large saucepan and cook the butter until melted.
- Now, add the garlic stirring continuously for 1 minute.
- Add the cream in it and whisk together to combine well.
- Bring it to a simmer and cook again for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Now, add the parmesan cheese turning the heat to low. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta and toss with the sauce.
- Now put the salt and pepper on the shrimp.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter or oil over medium heat.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Serve the pasta with a scoop of shrimp on top.
- If desired, sprinkle the fresh parsley on the pasta.
- Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
- Parmesan Cheese: Pre-shredded parmesan should not be used since it won’t melt as well or taste as wonderful as freshly grated.
- Healthier Alfredo sauce: The sauce won’t be as creamy if you substitute milk or half-and-half, so you could wish to thicken it with a cornflour slurry. Instead, try the One-Pan Skinny Chicken Alfredo.
- Seafood Alfredo: This seafood Alfredo will taste amazing with seared scallops added!
- Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo: Add some grilled chicken to the Alfredo sauce with chicken and shrimp!
- Broccoli and shrimp Alfredo: Add steamed broccoli or your favourite vegetable before serving.
- Cajun Shrimp Alfredo: Before cooking, season shrimp with cajun spice. If you don’t want your Alfredo sauce to be hot, use less cayenne pepper—1 teaspoon is OK.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 801 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 55g
- Saturated Fat: 33g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 235mg
- Sodium: 487mg
- Potassium: 281mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 2g
- Calcium: 296 mg
Conclusion
The combination of creamy cheese sauce, tender shrimp and fettuccine pasta makes this a fantastic dish. It’s rich and creamy but not too heavy, thanks to the lightness of the seafood and pasta.
The Shrimp Alfredo Recipe calls for tender shrimp in a creamy parmesan Alfredo sauce with garlic, onion, basil and tomatoes. It’s ready in less than 30 minutes — no kidding! — so you can enjoy this delicious dish any night of the week.
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