The BEST Shrimp Alfredo Recipe
Easy Shrimp Alfredo recipe made with homemade Alfredo Sauce, fettuccine, and juicy Parmesan Coated Shrimp. This is such a comforting family dinner and it’s ready in only 30 minutes. You can easily make it any time of the week and will never have go out to a restaurant again.
Homemade Alfredo Sauce goes perfectly on more than just fettuccine, try is with pesto in a Pesto Alfredo Tortellini or use it with Seafood Stuffed Shells.
Dishes like Shrimp Alfredo, Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Parmesan, and Chicken Marsala are some of the most popular ones to order in the restaurant.
Just about every restaurant has these and many other classic dishes on their menu. But you don’t have to wait to go out to the restaurant to get a bowl of comforting Shrimp Alfredo anymore.
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The BEST Shrimp Alfredo Recipe
Here’s a delicious recipe for what’s claimed to be the BEST Shrimp Alfredo. Give it a try and judge for yourself!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1 cup (100g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
- Cook the Pasta:
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Shrimp:
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine Cream and Milk:
- Pour in the heavy cream and whole milk, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
- Add Parmesan Cheese:
- Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes until it thickens.
- Season the Sauce:
- Season the Alfredo sauce with salt, black pepper, and dried Italian seasoning. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Combine Shrimp and Pasta:
- Add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet, coating them in the Alfredo sauce. Allow them to heat through.
- Combine with Pasta:
- Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together until the pasta is well coated in the creamy Alfredo sauce.
- Serve:
- Serve the Shrimp Alfredo hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
This recipe promises a rich and flavorful Shrimp Alfredo that’s perfect for a special dinner. Feel free to customize it with additional ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, or mushrooms if you like. Enjoy!
