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Shrimp Alfredo Recipe

Published: Jul 6, 2022 by AmyG Modified On: Feb 6, 2025. This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment.

This Shrimp Alfredo recipe hits just the spot. Shrimp tossed in a creamy alfredo made in a large skillet over pasta with freshly grated parmesan cheese never sounded so perfect!

Another favorite is my momma's amazing Spaghetti with Anchovies a traditional Christmas Italian pasta dish.

fettuccine alfredo with shrimp in a white plate
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  • What are some 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 Shrimp Alfredo
  • Storage
  • Top Tips
  • Substitutions and Variations
  • Equipment Recommended
  • Amazing After Dinner Desserts
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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 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

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
  • Fettucine Pasta
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Heavy Cream
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Butter
  • Parsley

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Shrimp Alfredo

Cook pasta as per box directions, reserving some pasta water.

cooked shrimp in butter in a frypan

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 skillet with some butter. You will know they are cooked with they are no longer translucent and pink in color. Transfer to a plate.

melted butter in a frypan

Place remaining butter in frypan and let melt.

butter, cream and parmesan cheese in a frypan

Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese and stir to a light boil. Add salt and pepper.

fettuccine in alfredo sauce with shrimp in a frypan

As the sauce simmers, add cooked pasta and shrimp to cream sauce and mix to combine. Garnish with parsley (optional) and serve.

Storage

Let any leftovers cool down before storing. Store any leftovers refrigerated in a air tight container not longer than 3 to 4 days.

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". When draining the pasta, reserve about one cup of the pasta water and do not rinse the pasta.

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.

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 greens

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.

Equipment Recommended

Equipment has an impact on how your food turns out. Make sure you have a large enough pot to boil your pasta and a wide enough fry pan to make your sauce to mix and combine the pasta and shrimp.

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Recipe Details

fettuccine alfredo with shrimp in a white plate

Shrimp Fettucine Alfredo

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AmyG
This Shrimp Alfredo recipe hits just the spot. Shrimp tossed in a creamy alfredo made in a large skillet over pasta with freshly grated parmesan cheese never sounded so perfect!
Another favorite is my momma's amazing Spaghetti with Anchovies a traditional Christmas Italian pasta dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Entrées
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 1085 kcal

Equipment

  • Pots and Pans
  • tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 35 oz Fettuccine Pasta
  • 1 lbs Shrimp 16 large, deveined, cleaned and tail removed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese
  • Parsley for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta as per box directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • While pasta is cooking pat dry the shrimp with a paper towel and place them in a plate.
  • 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.
  • Add remaining butter and let melt. Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese and stir to a light boil.
  • Add pasta and shrimp and mix to combine. If the sauce is too thick use, the pasta water to thin it out.
  • Garnish with parsley (optional) and serve immediately.

Notes

Top Tips

Remember to cook your pasta al dente, meaning not fully cooked. Pasta should have a little bit of a "bite". When draining the pasta, reserve about one cup of the pasta water and do not rinse the pasta.
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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 1085kcalCarbohydrates: 121gProtein: 45gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 379mgSodium: 406mgPotassium: 692mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1600IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 309mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Creamy Shrimp, Fettucine Alfredo, Pasta alla panna
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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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