Indulge in a classic Italian dish with this easy homemade Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo recipe. Succulent shrimp is tossed in a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce, then served over perfectly cooked fettuccine noodles. This dish is sure to impress your family or guests with its flavorful combination of seafood and pasta. With only a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz fettuccine noodles
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
- Cook the fettuccine noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue to cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked fettuccine noodles to the skillet and toss to coat them in the Alfredo sauce.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and gently mix them in with the pasta.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve the Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
This dish was created in the early 20th century by an Italian chef named Alfredo di Lelio.
Fettuccine Alfredo became especially popular among American tourists visiting Rome in the 1920s.
The original recipe consisted only of fettuccine noodles, butter, and Parmesan cheese. The addition of shrimp is a delicious twist on the classic.