Description
A comforting Italian-American pasta dish with tender shrimp in rich, creamy Parmesan sauce over perfectly cooked fettuccine. Ready in under 30 minutes, combining buttery garlic flavor, luscious creaminess, and fresh parsley for balance and brightness. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining.
Ingredients
1 lb fettuccine pasta
1 tbsp butter
1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
6 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Salt, to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving a small amount of pasta water.
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Sauté shrimp & garlic: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp are just warmed through and garlic is fragrant.
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Make sauce: Pour in cream and stir well. Gradually add Parmesan, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Simmer briefly until sauce slightly thickens.
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Combine: Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss until coated. If sauce thickens too much, add a bit of reserved pasta water.
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Serve: Stir in chopped parsley and season with salt. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and consistency. Avoid overcooking shrimp they’re done as soon as they turn pink and opaque. If the sauce thickens while resting, loosen with a splash of cream or milk. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for gentle heat. Serve with garlic bread or a crisp salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
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