Description
Indulgent Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine transports diners straight to Italian coastal kitchens with luxurious alfredo sauce and succulent seafood. Rich pasta promises a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with each elegant, perfectly balanced bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Seafood:
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook fettuccine until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- In a spacious skillet, melt butter over medium heat, allowing it to become fragrant and slightly golden.
- Add minced garlic to the butter, sautéing for 30-45 seconds until aromatic but not browned, releasing its sweet, pungent essence.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, stirring continuously to blend with the garlic-infused butter, creating a smooth base for the Alfredo sauce.
- Gradually whisk in freshly grated parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt completely and integrate into the cream mixture, creating a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Add shrimp to the sauce, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and curl slightly, ensuring they are just cooked through.
- Gently fold the cooked fettuccine into the creamy shrimp sauce, coating each strand thoroughly with the rich, cheesy mixture.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a bright, herbaceous note to the dish.
- Serve immediately, presenting the creamy shrimp fettuccine hot, with an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for maximum flavor depth, as pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that can impact sauce smoothness.
- Select large, deveined shrimp to reduce preparation time and ensure consistent cooking throughout the protein.
- Keep sauce temperature moderate while adding cheese to prevent breaking or becoming grainy, stirring continuously for silky texture.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream or nutritional yeast for lactose-intolerant or vegan dietary needs, maintaining creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 920
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 58 g
- Saturated Fat: 36 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg