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Amazing Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccine for 1 Happy Night

Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccine
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This recipe guides you to create a velvety Alfredo fettuccine tossed with succulent shrimp. It’s a dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table, perfect for making any day feel like a Sunday.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Pour heavy cream into the same skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
  5. Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth and melted.
  6. Stir in salt and black pepper.
  7. Add cooked fettuccine to the Alfredo sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Add cooked shrimp back to the skillet and gently toss with the fettuccine.
  9. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh, high-quality Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking shrimp; cook in batches if necessary.
  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the Alfredo sauce.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of pasta water to thin it out.

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