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Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Pasta with Homemade Alfredo Sauce – Rich, Elegant & Ready in 30 Minutes

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Juicy shrimp and tender fettuccine tossed in a rich, garlicky homemade Alfredo sauce—easy, indulgent, and ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta

  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled, deveined)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 4 tbsp butter (divided)

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • Optional: paprika or chili flakes

  • Chopped parsley or basil (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

  • Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and optional paprika.

  • In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Cook shrimp 2–3 min per side. Set aside.

  • In same pan, melt remaining butter. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

  • Pour in cream and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.

  • Add Parmesan and whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Add pasta and toss gently. Add shrimp and mix until heated through.

  • Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

  • Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and optional paprika.

  • In a skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Cook shrimp 2–3 min per side. Set aside.

  • In same pan, melt remaining butter. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

  • Pour in cream and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.

  • Add Parmesan and whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Add pasta and toss gently. Add shrimp and mix until heated through.

  • Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

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