Ingredients
– 10 ounces fettuccine pasta
– 5 tablespoons butter (divided)
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
– Salt to taste
– Black pepper to taste
– 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
– 1 teaspoon minced garlic
– 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
1-Begin: Begin by cooking the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, which takes about 8-10 minutes.
2-Meanwhile: Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
3-Add: Add 1 cup of heavy cream and simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring to avoid boiling.
4-Whisk: Whisk in 3/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until it melts smoothly, then season with salt and black pepper.
5-In: In a separate pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
6-Add: Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
7-Add: Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to the shrimp and cook for an additional 30 seconds for extra flavor.
8-Drain: Drain the pasta, toss it with the Alfredo sauce, and arrange the shrimp on top.
9-Garnish: Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley before serving the dish hot.
Last Step:
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🧈 Use fresh butter for a richer, smoother sauce.
🍤 Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
🧄 Mince garlic finely to infuse the sauce with balanced flavor without overpowering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 689
- Fat: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Protein: 41g