Description
30-Minute Shrimp Alfredo Skillet is the ultimate weeknight comfort food that brings together perfectly cooked shrimp and creamy alfredo sauce over fettuccine pasta. Ready in just half an hour, this dish combines simple ingredients to create restaurant-quality flavors right at home. With its rich taste and vibrant colors, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper; cook until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes).
- Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring; let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Toss drained fettuccine in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 220mg