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Published: July 8, 2018 Last Modified: May 5, 2019 By Sara 133 Comments

Shrimp Alfredo

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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.

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Shrimp alfredo in a skillet, topped with chopped parsley.

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.

Seared shrimp in butter, in a skillet.

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.

Fettuccine tossed with a creamy parmesan sauce.

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.

Shrimp alfredo pasta with creamy fettuccine, and sauteed shrimp.

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.

A pan of shrimp alfredo with fettuccine, creamy parmesan sauce and garlic butter shrimp.

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!

MORE SHRIMP RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE

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Shrimp Alfredo

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!
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 689kcal
Author Sara Welch

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 689kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 477mg | Sodium: 743mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1505IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 454mg | Iron: 3.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Barbara King says

      September 18, 2021 at 1:50 pm

      5 stars
      This was so helpful, I couldn’t make it to the store, I had no, Fettuccine nor Lingunie. I was not a happy camper😪, so I Googled my concern about an alternate pasta 🤔. And there you were with simple solutions.
      Thank you so very much, you made my day 🤗. I used Spagitte pasta, how easy was that. You are a kitchen Angel.😇

      Reply
    2. Adnan Siddiky says

      May 7, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome recipe!! I hardly ever cook but even a novice like me could do this Alfredo recipe. My family loved it! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

      Reply
    3. Misty Mauree Juarez says

      April 21, 2021 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      I did add Mrs Dash with lemon…. But this was awesome!!!!

      Reply
      • Kenya says

        August 22, 2021 at 8:02 am

        I made this recipe. The only thing I change is that I used jar Alfredo sauce but it ‘s a hit in my house

        Reply
    4. Jules says

      March 26, 2021 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      I keep coming back to this recipe for making shrimp alfredo at home, and it’s always a hit! Thank you for sharing this.

      Reply
      • Maxine Fisher says

        June 1, 2021 at 2:23 pm

        5 stars
        Due to the richness, Lemon brightens the flavor of the dish.

        Reply
    5. Whitney says

      February 28, 2021 at 12:00 pm

      How many oz is one serving?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 28, 2021 at 6:40 pm

        It should be about 1 1/2 cups!

        Reply
        • Sarah says

          April 19, 2021 at 2:52 pm

          Is that the heavy cream thats 1 1/2 cups. Also if I want to make more do I just double the ingredients?

          Reply
          • Sara says

            April 19, 2021 at 7:16 pm

            The recipe calls for 1 cup of heavy cream. You can change the servings in the recipe and the ingredient amounts will automatically recalculate.

            Reply
    6. Nicki D says

      February 23, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      5 stars
      Made it for dinner tonight.
      Yes it is rich but OMG absolutely delicious, wouldn’t change a thing!!!!

      Reply
    7. Jay says

      February 17, 2021 at 12:36 pm

      5 stars
      great stuff but super heavy for my taste. i made my shrimp cocktail style with lemon to cut the fat and i think it was a big, albeit not very traditional, way of cooking this dish. some spice helped too.

      Reply
    8. capbanks says

      January 24, 2021 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      Just out of curiosity, how does leaving the tails on the shrimp make them more elegant? When I eat any pasta dish, pretty much the last thing I want to do is stick my fingers into the mix. In fact, I was taught at a very young age not to eat with my fingers unless I’m eating chicken wings, tacos, or mashed potatoes. I am so very thankful that meatballs don’t have tails.

      Reply
      • lj says

        January 31, 2021 at 9:20 am

        I completely agree! I always remove the tails for any recipe that I use shrimp with. On that note, I will be making this dish tonight without tails! It does sound yummy!!

        Reply
    9. Tracy says

      January 10, 2021 at 3:51 pm

      Very good and very easy! Will definitely make again!

      Reply
    10. Asherah Rojo says

      January 10, 2021 at 2:11 am

      5 stars
      I did this recipe for my project in cookery and it turned out great! My family liked it and I’m definitely going to make this dish again! :DD

      Reply
    11. Stephanie says

      December 30, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      Made this last night for my husband’s birthday dinner, it was fabulous and so easy. Looks elegant. Will make this again and again!

      Reply
    12. Sue McGowan says

      December 26, 2020 at 1:08 pm

      Am making it now. Can I use penne instead? I have it let it sit before we eat so am thinking penne would be better

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 26, 2020 at 10:24 pm

        Yes penne will work!

        Reply
    13. Kim says

      December 21, 2020 at 9:07 am

      Made this a eel ago. It was so good that I am making it for Christmas. Can I make the sauce ahead of time?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 21, 2020 at 9:03 pm

        That should be fine!

        Reply
    14. Kathryn Dias says

      November 16, 2020 at 11:00 am

      This is a delicious recipe and easy to follow. I made it over the weekend.

      Reply
    15. Cindy Doerr says

      November 3, 2020 at 10:23 am

      Can leftovers be frozen for another time?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 3, 2020 at 8:28 pm

        I wouldn’t recommend freezing this one as the sauce may separate in the freezer!

        Reply
    16. Lynda Amspacher says

      October 18, 2020 at 1:29 am

      5 stars
      Perfect

      Reply
    17. Becky Vogt says

      October 17, 2020 at 9:28 pm

      I love this simple recipe! Always turns out perfectly.

      Two questions to help me make this even better…

      1. Can the Alfredo sauce be doubled?
      2. What is the best way to keep the pasta warm until everything else is ready? The cooled-down pasta seems to make everything else cold when it’s all ready to eat…

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 17, 2020 at 9:46 pm

        Yes you can double the sauce! You can also simmer the pasta in the sauce for a few minutes to keep it warm.

        Reply
    18. Fern says

      October 17, 2020 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe! So easy to make and quite tasty. I did add some mushrooms as I love mushrooms. Will make this again.

      Reply
    19. ALLIE says

      September 20, 2020 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      This was delish, no leftovers.

      Reply
    20. v.a.p says

      September 7, 2020 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      thanks this is great.

      Reply
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