Hey pasta lovers! 🍤🍝 Today we’re whipping up some Classic Shrimp Alfredo
that’s creamy, cheesy, and totally delish!
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this restaurant-worthy meal right at home. Let’s get cooking
Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Cook the pasta: Boil the fettuccine in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside
Sauté the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Alfredo sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream, then bring it to a simmer.
Cheese time: Slowly whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
Mix it all together: Add the cooked fettuccine and shrimp back into the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in sauce.
