Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
This quick and easy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo recipe will help you get a meal on the table in under 20 minutes. It's creamy, cheesy, buttery and tastes absolutely delicious with the savory, crispy shrimp on top.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 821kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 grams) fettuccine
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lb (500 grams) shrimp peeled and deveined
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to the package instructions. Undercook fettuccine for two minutes to get a firm texture. (You may also transfer the cooked pasta to a bowl of ice water, and let it cool down for 2 minutes.) Drain and set aside.
- Heat a skillet (or a frying pan) on medium heat. Melt one tablespoon of butter in the skillet, then add shrimp. Sprinkle salt and ground black pepper, and cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Once the shrimp turn pink, remove them to a plate.
- Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet, and cook until the garlic becomes aromatic and golden brown. Add all-purpose flour, and keep stirring until cooked and no lumps remain. Pour in heavy cream and whole milk, stirring constantly. Next, whisk in egg yolk.
- Finally, add grated parmesan cheese and keep whisking until the cheese melts. (Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of cooked pasta water if the sauce gets too thick.) Taste the sauce to add more salt if desired.
- Once the Alfredo sauce is ready, lower the heat. Add shrimp and cooked pasta, and toss well with the sauce. Serve immediately with freshly chopped parsley and more grated parmesan cheese.
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Notes
Recipe Source: Delish
- Cook the fettuccine to al dente. You want to undercook the fettuccine for 2 minutes so every strand has a firm bite. To ensure the fettuccine is not overcooked, you may also cool down the cooked fettuccine in a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Choose big fresh shrimp or jumbo prawns with shells and heads for the best result.
- To make a smooth and creamy sauce without clumping, constantly stir the mixture until all ingredients are well combined.
Nutrition
Calories: 821kcal | Carbohydrates: 69.7g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 34.3g | Saturated Fat: 19.6g | Cholesterol: 467mg | Sodium: 852mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1.7g