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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

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A rich and indulgent takeout-style creamy garlic shrimp fettuccine Alfredo made with juicy seared shrimp, a velvety homemade Alfredo sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. It’s comforting, garlicky, and easy to make — perfect for a restaurant-quality meal at home.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2–3 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • For The Shrimp:
  • 300 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • For The Alfredo Sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 250 ml heavy cream
  • 80 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
  • For The Pasta:
  • 300 g fettuccine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente, 9–11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Pat shrimp dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1½–2 minutes per side until pink and lightly seared. Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp and remove from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Slowly stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce becomes thick and creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if desired.
  6. Add drained fettuccine to the sauce, tossing until fully coated. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if sauce is too thick.
  7. Transfer the creamy fettuccine to takeout containers or serving bowls. Top with seared shrimp, chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smooth sauce texture.
  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
  • Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream to avoid splitting.
  • Add veggies like spinach or broccoli for color and nutrition.
  • Substitute shrimp with chicken or scallops if preferred.

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