Here’s a recipe for the best Shrimp Alfredo:
Ingredients:
– 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 8 ounces of fettuccine pasta
– 4 tablespoons of butter
– 4 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 cup of heavy cream
– 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
– 1/2 teaspoon of salt
– 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
2. Cook the shrimp: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
3. Prepare the Alfredo sauce: In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
4. Add the heavy cream to the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Let it cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
6. Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if desired), adjusting the seasonings to your taste.
7. Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet and stir to coat them evenly with the sauce. Cook for another minute or so until the shrimp are heated through.
8. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss it with the shrimp and Alfredo sauce until everything is well combined and coated.
9. Remove the skillet from heat and let the pasta rest for a minute to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve the Shrimp Alfredo hot.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Shrimp Alfredo!