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Creamy Shrimp Alfredo - A Comfort Food Favorite

Delight in this creamy shrimp Alfredo recipe that's both indulgent and easy to prepare, featuring a rich, velvety sauce paired with tender shrimp.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Italian-American
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Servings: 4 servings
Author: Clara

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt to the skillet. Stir until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  5. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce.
  6. Toss the cooked fettuccine with the shrimp and sauce until well combined.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.