Simple Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Recipe
This easy-to-make creamy shrimp Alfredo features tender fettuccine noodles tossed in a rich, flavorful Alfredo sauce made with Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and sautéed shrimp.
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb fettuccine noodles
- Salted water for boiling pasta
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp oil for cooking shrimp
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine noodles in salted water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside (do not rinse).
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt, paprika, and black pepper. Stir to coat.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove shrimp from the pan.
- In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes, or until soft and golden.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Stir in 2 cups of heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Keep the sauce at a light simmer (do not boil). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked fettuccine and shrimp to the pan, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving.