A creamy shrimp pasta made with fettuccine and a from-scratch alfredo sauce, rich in parmesan, butter, and garlic. A satisfying and elegant dish made in one skillet in under 30 minutes.
12 oz fettuccine
1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
3 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp chopped parsley
½ cup pasta water (reserved)
Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
Lower heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.
Pour in cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes. Stir frequently.
Reduce heat and stir in parmesan until smooth.
Add pasta and shrimp. Toss to coat. Use pasta water to adjust thickness.
Garnish with parsley and serve warm.