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Description
This creamy shrimp alfredo is a quick and easy dinner. It is perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked fettuccine and shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg