Description
A rich and creamy shrimp fettuccine pasta tossed in a homemade Alfredo sauce made with Parmesan, garlic, cream, and a hint of nutmeg. A restaurant-quality dish ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
8 oz fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup whole milk (optional)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream and milk. Simmer gently (do not boil) for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the sauce, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Gently fold in the cooked shrimp. Heat through for 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
Use grilled chicken or scallops as an alternative to shrimp.
Use just milk instead of cream for a lighter version.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of cream or milk.
Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
