Easiest Way to Make Appetizing Shrimp Alfredo

Shrimp Alfredo. Fettuccine alfredo is one of life's greatest comfort foods. It's creamy, cheesy, carb-y, and super super flavorful. We especially love this version because the shrimp adds lots of extra flavor and some lean.

Shrimp Alfredo is a practical weeknight meal masquerading as fancy restaurant fare. This is how to make the most delicious homemade shrimp Alfredo with fettuccine any night of the week. Rich and creamy Alfredo sauce with Parmesan cheese, garlic and plenty of shrimp. You can cook Shrimp Alfredo using 11 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Shrimp Alfredo

1. It's 1 lb. of fetuccine.
2. Prepare 3 tbsp. of butter, divided.
3. You need 1 lb. of shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed as you like. I didn’t removed.
4. It's of kosher salt.
5. Prepare of Freshly ground black pepper.
6. It's 2 cloves of garlic, minced.
7. It's 2 tbsp. of all-purpose flour.
8. It's 1 cup of heavy cream.
9. It's 1/2 of cup. whole milk.
10. It's of Freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish.
11. You need 1 tbsp. of Chopped parsley or dill for garnish.

I suggest grating your own parmesan cheese. It makes a difference in the taste and some of the pre-grated stuff doesn't melt into the sauce as well. This easy shrimp alfredo is an impressive dish that's so easy to make! Penne pasta, shrimp, vegetables, and a creamy alfredo?

Shrimp Alfredo instructions

1. Cook fettuccine according to the instructions on box, reserving a cup of pasta water to thicken the sauce, if needed..
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon butter until melted..
3. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper and cook until pink and completely opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside..
4. Into the pan, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and garlic. Cook until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 1 minute..
5. Whisk in flour and cook until no longer raw, 2 minutes..
6. Stir in heavy cream and milk.  Bring to a low simmer and whisk in parmesan. When cheese is melted and sauce has thickened slightly, add cooked pasta and shrimp, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper..
7. Garnish with more parmesan and parsley or dill.

Everyone LOVES this garlic shrimp alfredo penne! Shrimp Alfredo is a quick and easy dinner, but it sure tastes like you spent a lot of time in the kitchen! Because I'm really thinking about becoming one. Shrimp, fettuccine and peas are tossed with our delicious and creamy Alfredo sauce then topped with basil for a bright, fresh flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights as this recipe uses just a few ingredients, is.