Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo is decadent and creamy. Shrimp is simmered in a garlicky cream sauce and tossed with fettuccine pasta.
Servings 6
Calories 698kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound dried fettuccine pasta
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups grated parmesan cheese room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, but reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- In a very large skillet (that can fit the cooked pasta), melt butter over medium heat. Add in garlic and cook 30 seconds or just until the garlic is fragrant.
- Whisk in cream and cook just until it starts to steam. Add in parmesan cheese one handful at a time, stirring until it melts before adding more. Stir in nutmeg.
- Add shrimp to sauce and simmer for 3- 5 minutes or until cooked through.
- Add in cooked pasta and toss to coat. Turn off heat and allow to set for 5 minutes. Toss once more. If pasta seems dry, add a little of the reserved pasta water. Season to taste with salt. Top with parsley, if desired and serve with plenty of parmesan cheese for garnish.
Notes
I recommend having the cheese at room temperature before adding it to the sauce as I find this helps with melting.
Nutrition information for estimation purposes only.
Nutrition
Calories: 698kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 284mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1380IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 399mg | Iron: 2mg