Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

This shrimp fettuccine Alfredo recipe combines Parmesan cream sauce, tender shrimp, and chewy fettuccini pasta for an elegant special occasion dinner.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 440 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt to taste
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound cooked shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 1 pound fettuccini pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir shrimp and garlic in butter for 1 minute. Pour in half-and-half; stir. Add Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly. Mix in parsley; season with salt. Simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened.

Step 3

Stir fettuccine into sauce until evenly coated; serve hot.