Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo 
Big, buttery shrimp and silky Alfredo make this cozy pasta feast downright irresistible!
Ingredients :– 12 oz fettuccine pasta
– 1½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
– 5 garlic cloves, finely minced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1½ cups heavy cream
– 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
– ½ cup reserved pasta water
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– ½ teaspoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
– 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
How to Make It :
Get the Pasta Going:– Cook the fettuccine in generously salted water until just al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining so your creamy Alfredo pasta, easy weeknight dinner, and restaurant-style fettuccine stay perfectly silky.
Sear Those Shrimp:– Pat the shrimp dry and season with paprika, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil with 1 tablespoon butter, then sear the shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until golden outside and juicy inside for garlic butter shrimp, perfect seared seafood, and a quick shrimp dinner.
Whip Up the Alfredo:– Melt the remaining butter over medium-low heat and sauté the garlic for about 30 seconds. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer gently, then stir in Parmesan until smooth and thick enough to coat the pasta for homemade Alfredo sauce, creamy garlic pasta, and rich Parmesan goodness.
Make It Extra Saucy:– Add the fettuccine directly to the skillet and toss until every noodle is drenched in sauce. Loosen with reserved pasta water as needed, then mix in parsley and optional red pepper flakes for silky fettuccine Alfredo, creamy comfort food, and a better-than-takeout dinner.
Pile It High:– Mound the creamy pasta onto a large plate and arrange the golden shrimp generously around the outside, spooning any buttery pan juices over them. Finish with parsley and black pepper for loaded shrimp Alfredo, restaurant-style pasta night, and an easy seafood showstopper.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | Serving: 4 people
Calories: ~740 per serving | Protein: ~45g per serving
