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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo in Under 35 Minutes

Close-up of creamy shrimp alfredo featuring plump shrimp over fettuccine pasta, topped with Parmesan and parsley.
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Make a restaurant-quality, creamy garlic shrimp alfredo pasta quickly for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, season the shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low.
  6. Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and melted. Stir in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach a velvety consistency.
  7. Add the drained pasta and the cooked shrimp back to the skillet. Toss everything gently to coat the pasta and shrimp evenly with the sauce.
  8. Stir in the fresh parsley. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese; pre-grated cheese may cause the sauce to separate.
  • If you prefer a slight kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
  • To prevent the sauce from breaking, keep the heat low when adding the cream and cheese.

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