One Pan Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
This One Pan Shrimp Fettucinne Alfredo makes an easy weeknight meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, fettuccine noodles are coated in a creamy homemade alfredo sauce and tossed with shrimp.
Fettuccine alfredo is a family favorite. You’ll be surprised at how easy this one pan shrimp fettuccine alfredo comes together.
It’s made in a single pan and has most creamy and cheesy alfredo sauce.
My favorite part about one pan meals ? Less kitchen cleanup! You will literally need one saute pan to make this skillet meal. Your shrimp, pasta, and sauce are all made in a single pan.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 16 ounces large shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces fettuccine noodles dry
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- pinch nutmeg
- parsley as a garnish
Instructions
- In a sauté pan over medium heat, add two tablespoons of butter. Once hot, add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes each side, or until opaque. Transfer to a plate or bowl and cover to keep warm.
- Add remaining butter and minced garlic to pan. Cook for 30 seconds, making sure not to burn (garlic will cook quickly).
- Add chicken broth, milk, and fettuccine noodles. Stir noodles to separate. Once liquid comes to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 11 minutes (or until al dente according to your pasta’s package directions).
- Stir once halfway through to separate noodles.Remove lid. Most of liquid should be absorbed.
- Add heavy cream, parmesan cheese, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until cheese is melted. Add shrimp and stir to combone. Remove pan from heat allow to set for 5 minutes to allow for sauce to thicken.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.