Here’s a rich, creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo made with a classic homemade Alfredo sauce—restaurant-quality but easy enough for a weeknight.
🍝 Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients (Serves 4)
Pasta & Shrimp
- 12 oz (340 g) fettuccine
- 1 lb (450 g) raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of paprika or chili flakes (optional)
Homemade Alfredo Sauce
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional, but classic)
Garnish (Optional)
- Fresh parsley
- Extra Parmesan
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
- Bring salted water to a boil.
- Cook fettuccine until al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink.
- Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Alfredo Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds (don’t brown).
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
4️⃣ Combine Everything
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce.
- Toss gently, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Add shrimp back in and mix until coated.
5️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
- Serve immediately while creamy and hot.
⭐ Pro Tips
- Use freshly grated Parmesan—pre-shredded won’t melt properly.
- Don’t overcook shrimp; they turn rubbery fast.
- For extra richness, add 1 tbsp cream cheese to the sauce.
🍽️ Variations
- Add spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes
- Swap shrimp for chicken or scallops
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version
💡 Bottom line: This Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo delivers a luxuriously smooth sauce, tender shrimp, and perfect pasta—comfort food at its finest.
If you want, I can also provide:
✔ A lighter Alfredo version
✔ A garlic-butter shrimp pasta
✔ A one-pan version
Just tell me!
