Certainly! Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo is a delicious and classic pasta dish that combines creamy Alfredo sauce with succulent shrimp. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (about 225g) fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb (about 450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes for some heat
Instructions:
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Lower the heat to medium, and add the heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted, and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Season the Alfredo sauce with salt and pepper to taste. If you like a little heat, you can add crushed red pepper flakes at this point.
- Add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the skillet and toss until the pasta is coated evenly with the Alfredo sauce.
- Gently fold in the cooked shrimp.
- Once everything is heated through, serve the Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo in individual plates, garnished with chopped parsley.
Enjoy your homemade Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
