This shrimp alfredo pasta is made with fettuccine in a creamy parmesan sauce, topped with sauteed garlic shrimp. An easy dinner that tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant!
Shrimp fettuccine alfredo is one of my favorite dishes to order when I go out to eat. Now I can make it at home for a lot less money, and it tastes absolutely amazing.
I know I can’t be the only one that has a hankering for shrimp once in a while. I especially like it mixed with pasta like this shrimp alfredo. It’s a creamy, delicious dinner that’s quick and easy which is just how I like my meals!
HOW DO YOU MAKE SHRIMP ALFREDO?
Boil your pasta, and while the noodles are cooking, simmer the ingredients for your sauce. Add your shrimp to a hot pan and cook until they’re pink and opaque. Toss your shrimp and pasta together with the creamy sauce, then serve. The perfect dinner that’s easy for any night of the week.
Use the largest shrimp you can find for your shrimp alfredo pasta. If you’re looking for a nicer presentation, leave the tails on. However, if you’re leaning towards easier eating versus elegant presentation, remove the tails prior to cooking. You can use other long pasta for your shrimp fettuccine alfredo like spaghetti or vermicelli.
Be sure to cook your creamy parmesan sauce over low heat. Never let it come to a boil or it could separate. Freshly grated parmesan cheese is a crucial component of this dish as it will melt a lot better than the pre-shredded kind.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF SHRIMP IS COOKED?
Shrimp doesn’t take long to cook, especially if you buy the pre-cooked kind (they’re already pinkish when you buy them at the store). If you buy the greyish shrimp, that means they’re uncooked, and once they turn pink and opaque, that’s when you know they’re done. It typically takes 3-4 minutes to cook average sized shrimp. Be sure to watch your shrimp carefully so that they don’t overcook. This recipe calls for uncooked shrimp, if you use the pre-cooked variety they may turn tough during the second cooking process.
HOW DO YOU COOK THE PERFECT PASTA?
First of all, always be sure that your water is salted. You want the water to have plenty of salt so that your pasta is well seasoned when it comes out of the pot. The pasta should be cooked to al dente which is tender, but firm.
This is one of the easiest dinners you will make. It’s perfect for the warmer months as well because it involves very little time over the hot stove but is hearty enough for the biggest appetites. I know I’ll be making this shrimp alfredo pasta all the time now that my family fell in love with it!
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Shrimp Alfredo
Ingredients
- 10 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 5 tablespoons butter divided use
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to tastee
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed if desired
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium low heat.
- Add the cream and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until just thickened - do not boil.
- Whisk in the parmesan cheese, stirring continuously, until cheese has melted.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Drain the pasta and toss with the alfredo sauce. Arrange the shrimp on top and sprinkle with parsley, then serve.
Tammy S says
I just made this as is and it was so creamy, cheesy and good. Didn’t have to adjust anything with the recipe. My mom, who doesnt like shrimp, ate this up and licked her plate. The only thing I did different was add mushrooms. Thanks for this!
Sara says
Yay so happy to hear everyone enjoyed it! Thanks for reporting back!
Amy M. says
This turned out to be phenomenal!! I think the butter and the garlic is what gives it the flavor. Tasted restaurant material. Loved it!!!!!
Sara says
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, thank you for reporting back!
Pat says
This is the “BEST” alfredo I have ever made thanks to you!!! So simple to make. Can’t wait to try some of the other recipes.
Sara says
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!
Bill says
Making this tonite. I know 5his will be great. The lady with the guy who is going to be gone for a year. Change the lock in that guy and find someone who appreciates an Alfredo shrimp dizh. I am an older gay man I Montana and will NEVER compromise my food prep for anyone. Honey, no k him to the curb , new locks and new man.
Jennifer says
I made this for my family tonight, and we had no leftovers (even the really picky 8-year-old cleaned his plate). I made the recipe as-is with no alterations, and it was amazing! I’ll have to make extra next time in order to have some left for work lunch. Thank you for sharing; I definitely added this to my favorites!
Sara says
So happy to hear you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!
Debbie says
This is making me drool! I love shrimp and pasta!
Brittany says
I love shrimp and I love Alfredo! What a delicious recipe! I definitely want to try this.
Kiwi says
Im literally drolling right now. Shrimp is my favorite food now I want to make this for dinner.
Nina says
I love shrimp and I adore pasta. i cannot wait to try this recipe for myself 🙂 thank you for sharing
Olga Zak says
This looks delicious! I love pasta. This recipe looks yummy. Thanks for sharing.
LavandaMichelle says
What wonderful recipe. I love pasta anything, this looks amazing. Thanks for sharing!! 🙂
Nina Kasper says
This looks delicious!!! I love alfredo but for some reason I’ve never made with shrimp. I will have to give this recipe a try.
Shannon Gurnee says
I’ve been wanting to make alfredo lately, but didn’t want to make chicken alfredo. My family loves shrimp so I definitely should try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
I LOVE cooking with shrimp, but unfortunately my fiance hates it. On the plus side, he is going to be away for work all of next year, so I guess I can have all the shrimp I want! 😉
David Allen Elliott says
I love fettuccini alfredo. But I usually have chicken with it when I have added a meat to it in the past. I can imagine shrimp with it would be quite good. I will have to try it out.
Princess Quinn says
My kids are picky eaters. But, I bet they’re gonna love this for a weekend family dinner.
Flyingkids says
I love shrimp on pasta. This recipe looks delicious and easy to make. Yum!
Sundeep Bhatia says
Shrimp alfredo pasta looks drooling. Will definitely going to try this recipe. Ready in 30 minutes this is the best part of the recipe. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward for more recipe blogs.
Laurie says
Mmm…I am a huge shrimp lover (does that sound oxymoron-ish?) Add some fettuccine alfredo to the shrimp and you have made a friend for life.