Description
This Easy Shrimp Alfredo recipe features tender shrimp cooked in a creamy, cheesy sauce made with cream cheese, heavy cream, and parmesan, served over perfectly al dente fettuccine. A quick and flavorful meal that can be ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Pasta
- 1 pound uncooked (31-40/pound size) shrimp thawed & peeled, tails optional
- 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened & cut into smaller pieces
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Shrimp: If using frozen shrimp, place them in a colander and rinse under cool water until fully thawed. Peel and remove tails if preferred.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, combine butter, cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, and minced garlic. Stir frequently, using a spoon to help melt the cream cheese into the sauce, which will take a few minutes.
- Simmer the Sauce: Allow the sauce to gently bubble and reduce for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. During this time, grate the parmesan cheese.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Stir the freshly grated parmesan into the sauce and cook for about one minute until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Combine and Season: Season the sauce and shrimp with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the drained fettuccine into the skillet with the sauce and shrimp until well coated.
- Serve Immediately: Plate the Shrimp Alfredo hot and enjoy.
Notes
- If the cream cheese is not softened, microwave it in 20-30 second intervals until soft to make it easier to incorporate into the sauce.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it out by adding a little hot pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- This recipe is featured on page 49 of the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials cookbook, a great source for simple comfort food recipes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg
