Garlic Shrimp Alfredo: Easy, Creamy Dinner Recipe!
Garlic Shrimp Alfredo is a creamy and delicious pasta dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich Alfredo sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Boil fettuccine until al dente perfection—this is your easy dinner base that soaks up all that creamy magic. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet. Toss in shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and juicy.
- In the same pan, melt remaining butter and add mushrooms. Cook until golden and tender.
- Stir in garlic, sauté for 30 seconds, then pour in cream and chicken broth. Let it simmer gently, then add Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
- Toss the pasta and shrimp into the skillet. Coat everything in that silky Alfredo sauce. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- For added heat, include crushed red pepper flakes.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked just until pink to maintain tenderness.
- Feel free to substitute fettuccine with your favorite pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~660
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: ~40g
- Saturated Fat: ~20g
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~50g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~35g
- Cholesterol: varies