Tender fettuccine tossed in a rich, homemade Alfredo sauce and topped with juicy garlic shrimp — an easy yet elegant dinner that tastes like a restaurant classic.
12 oz fettuccine
1 lb shrimp (peeled, deveined)
1 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
1½ cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
Season and sauté shrimp in olive oil and 1 tbsp butter until pink. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, melt 3 tbsp butter and sauté garlic.
Add cream and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan and season to taste.
Add pasta and shrimp to the sauce. Toss to coat.
Garnish with herbs and serve hot.
Use fresh Parmesan for smooth melting.
Add pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.