Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta — a rich, comforting meal made with shrimp, fettuccine (or linguine), and a luscious garlic Parmesan cream sauce.
Here’s a full, easy recipe for you 👇
🍤 Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients:
8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup whole milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
Cook the pasta:
In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain and set aside (reserve about ½ cup of the pasta water).
Cook the shrimp:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
Remove shrimp and set aside.
Make the creamy sauce:
In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream and milk, stirring constantly.
Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Combine everything:
Add the cooked pasta and shrimp back to the skillet.
Toss to coat in the sauce. Add a little reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
Simmer for 1–2 minutes until creamy and well mixed.
Serve:
Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.
Serve hot and enjoy! 💛
