Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo That You'll Love
A delicious blend of creamy garlic butter and succulent shrimp tossed with fettuccine in a rich Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine into the sauce and mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute shrimp with chicken or vegetables.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes while cooking the garlic.