Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Shrimp Alfredo Pasta recipe. Perfectly cooked shrimp in a velvety Alfredo sauce, served over a bed of fettuccine or penne pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 3/4 lb fettuccine or penne pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 Tbsp oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- A pinch of paprika
Sauce:
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/3 cup white wine (such as Chardonnay)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain without rinsing.
- Cook the Shrimp: Season and sauté shrimp until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion, add garlic, then deglaze with white wine. Add cream and Parmesan, simmer until creamy.
- Combine: Mix shrimp, sauce, and pasta in skillet. Toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with herbs and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to maintain a tender texture.
- Avoid boiling the sauce after adding the cheese to prevent separation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 57g
- Saturated Fat: 35g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 290mg
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