This Shrimp Alfredo recipe is a rich and comforting pasta dish made with tender shrimp, creamy Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. The combination of garlic, butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese creates a smooth sauce that coats every bite.
An easy shrimp alfredo pasta recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes which makes it simple enough for a weeknight dinner yet elegant enough for guests.
Another favorite is my momma's amazing Spaghetti with Anchovies a traditional Christmas Italian pasta dish. Or try my other creamy dishes like Creamy Lasagna Bolognese or my Cheese Lasagna Roll Ups.
Visit my recipe box for some more great recipe ideas inspired by Italian tradition!
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- What are some other Creamy Pasta Recipes?
- What are some good side dishes to serve with Fettucine Alfredo?
- How do you Know if Shrimp is Cooked?
- Ingredients
- How to Make Creamy Shrimp Alfredo at Home
- Storage
- Top Tips
- Substitutions and Variations
- After Dinner Desserts to Try
- Recipe Details
- PIN It Here
- Food Safety
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An easy shrimp alfredo pasta recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes.
The alfredo pasta recipe with shrimp sauce can be customized anyway you like it by adding additional ingredients like garlic and cream cheese. Remember to reserve some pasta water to add it to the skillet over medium heat when adding the shrimp and pasta to the alfredo sauce.
What are some other Creamy Pasta Recipes?
If you have landed on this page, then you love creamy pasta dishes. Here are some other creamy pasta dishes to try:
- Pasta with Alla Panna Sauce - heavy cream, green peas, parmesan cheese
- Creamy Vodka Sauce - vodka, parmesan, bacon, heavy cream
- Tomato Ricotta Sauce - tomato sauce and ricotta
- Creamy Carbonara Sauce - egg, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, pancetta
There are probably many more creamy pasta recipes, but why stop at cream only sauces. Try a an Easy Marinara Sauce, Pesto Sauce, or a Bolognese Sauce.
This dish was inspired by this dish for Pasta with alla Panna Sauce. Another creamy pasta dish similar to Alfredo Pasta Recipe with Shrimp.
For a carb reduced dish try Salmon with Mango Salsa or Roasted Lamb Shanks.
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What are some good side dishes to serve with Fettucine Alfredo?
- Breaded Eggplant Slices
- Mediterranean Tomato and Cucumber Salad
- Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
- Grilled Brussel Sprouts
- Arugula Salad with Pear, Prosciutto and Goat Cheese
- Eggplant and Zucchini Sauté
- Garlic Bread Sticks
How do you Know if Shrimp is Cooked?
You'll know that the shrimp are cooked when they turn an orange/pink color all the way through. You will also notice that the shrimp curve inward and get firm and stiff.
Once they are no longer translucent, pink and have curved inward, they are cooked.
Ingredients
This shrimp alfredo recipe with shrimp comes together with the following ingredients: shrimp (cleaned and deveined), pasta like linguine or fettucine, grated parmesan cheese, heavy cream, salt and pepper, butter and fresh parsley to garnish.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Creamy Shrimp Alfredo at Home
Cook pasta as per box directions, reserving some pasta water.
While waiting for the past to cook, pat dry the shrimp with a paper towel and place them in a plate.
Cook the shrimp in a large skillet with some butter. You will know they are cooked with they are no longer translucent and pink in color. Transfer to a plate.
Place remaining butter in frypan and let melt.
Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese and stir to a light boil. Add salt and pepper.
As the sauce simmers, add cooked pasta and shrimp to cream sauce and mix to combine on low heat. If you are using short pasta use a colander to drain the water. If you are using long pasta use a spaghetti spoon to transfer the pasta to the skillet with the cream sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and serve.
Storage
Let any leftovers cool down before storing. Store any leftovers in the fridge in a airtight container not longer than 3 to 4 days.
Reheat in a skillet over the stove top for best results.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Top Tips
Remember to cook your pasta al dente, meaning not fully cooked. Pasta should have a little bit of a "bite".
Do not rinse the pasta, the starch on the pasta helps the sauce to stick to the pasta.
Reserve one cup of the pasta water, just in case you need more liquid when you add the pasta to the sauce.
Do not overcook the shrimp; they cook quickly and should stay tender
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
Simmer the sauce gently so it thickens without separating.
Toss the pasta with the sauce immediately so it coats evenly.
Substitutions and Variations
The best part about cooking, is that there's no ingredient that you couldn't substitute or add to a recipe. Here are some ideas:
- Spice - add some chili peppers, crushed pepper or hot sauce.
- Low-Fat - make it low fat by using milk thickened with a bit of flour or starch
- Bacon - add bacon, pancetta or ham for a salty kick
- Scallops - add other types of seafood, like scallops
- Vegetables - get those veggies in by adding broccoli or spinach to your dish
Know how to make this dish better? Go for it and let me know how it turned out. Leave me a comment, I'd love to know how it turned out.
If you love seafood and cheese, try this Italian Seafood Risotto.
After Dinner Desserts to Try
Recipe Details
Shrimp Fettucine Alfredo
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 35 oz Fettuccine Pasta
- 1 lb Shrimp 16 large, deveined, cleaned and tail removed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 2 tbsp Butter
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 3 stalks Parsley chopped, optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta as per box directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.35 oz Fettuccine Pasta
- While pasta is cooking pat dry the shrimp with a paper towel and place them in a plate.1 lb Shrimp
- Cook the shrimp in a skillet with 2 tablespoons of the butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. You will know they are cooked with they are no longer translucent and pink in color. Transfer to a plate.2 tbsp Butter, salt and pepper
- Add remaining butter and let melt. Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese and stir to a light boil.2 cups Heavy Cream, ¾ cup parmesan cheese
- Add cooked pasta and shrimp and mix to combine. If you are using short pasta use a colander to drain the water. If you are using long pasta use a spaghetti spoon to transfer the pasta to the skillet with the cream sauce. If the sauce is too thick use, the pasta water to thin it out.
- Garnish with parsley (optional) and serve immediately.3 stalks Parsley
Notes
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Food Safety
Note that the storage guidelines provided on this page and site are estimates from personal experiences. We are all adults and as an adult you are responsible to ensure that the food you eat is safe to eat. Since, I'm not a food safety expert, you are responsible to review your local guidelines on food storage prior to storing any food left-overs.
Remember to:
- Not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
For Canadian Guidelines check the Government of Canada Food Safety Guidelines or see more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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