Tender shrimp tossed with fettuccine and coated in a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce — the perfect fast, elegant dinner.
12 oz fettuccine pasta
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt, pepper, ½ tsp paprika
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
¼ cup pasta water (reserved)
Fresh parsley for garnish
Cook pasta; reserve water and drain.
Sear shrimp in olive oil with seasoning. Remove and set aside.
In same pan, melt butter. Sauté garlic 30 sec.
Add cream, simmer 3–4 min. Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
Toss pasta with sauce. Add shrimp. Use pasta water to loosen.
Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Use half-and-half for lighter version. Add veggies or red pepper flakes for variety. Don’t overcook shrimp or sauce.