Shrimp Alfredo

Here’s a classic, creamy Shrimp Alfredo recipe that’s easy and restaurant-quality 🍤🍝

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🍤 Shrimp Alfredo

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

Pasta & Shrimp

• 8 oz (225 g) fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
• 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp paprika or Italian seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Alfredo Sauce

• 1½ cups heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Optional: pinch of nutmeg or red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Cook the pasta
   Boil in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Cook the shrimp
   Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
   Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
   Add garlic, sauté 30 seconds, then remove shrimp and set aside.
3. Make the Alfredo sauce
   In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat.
   Add garlic and sauté briefly (don’t brown).
   Pour in heavy cream and simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Add cheese
   Lower heat and slowly stir in Parmesan until smooth.
   Season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg.
5. Combine
   Add pasta and shrimp to the sauce.
   Toss gently, adding pasta water a little at a time if needed.
6. Serve immediately
   Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley.

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🔥 Tips & Variations

• Extra creamy: Add 2 oz cream cheese
• Lighter version: Use half-and-half instead of cream
• Garlic lovers: Roast garlic first for deeper flavor
• Add veggies: Broccoli, spinach, or mushrooms work great

If you want a quick 20-minute version, Cajun shrimp Alfredo, or a no-cream alternative, just tell me 😄