Description
A quick and indulgent creamy shrimp Alfredo made in just 15 minutes, featuring tender shrimp tossed in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce over pasta.
Ingredients
- 250g fettuccine pasta
- 300g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Return shrimp to the pan and mix gently.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with parsley.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture and flavor.
- You can substitute shrimp with chicken if preferred.
- Add broccoli or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Serve immediately as the sauce thickens upon cooling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American