Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
Indulge in our Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta that’s quick and easy to prepare at home. Try it tonight for a delicious meal that impresses!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g fettuccine or linguine
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 200ml heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 250g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt, black pepper, paprika to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook fettuccine or linguine until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. Sauté shrimp: In a skillet, season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat butter over medium heat and sauté shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink. Remove from heat.
- 3. Prepare Alfredo sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Gradually mix in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- 4. Combine: Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce and fold in sautéed shrimp.
- 5. Serve: Plate with steamed broccoli and garlic toast for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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