Skip the jar and make it from scratch, it's easier than you think. This Shrimp Alfredo comes together in just 20 minutes with a silky, garlicky cream sauce that clings to every strand of fettuccine. The garlic aroma will call your family to the table before you even announce dinner. Rich, comforting, and surprisingly simple, it's the kind of meal that feels like a treat but works on any busy weeknight.
Shrimp Alfredo
Posted by : Madison Croft / On : Sep 22, 2026
Shrimp Alfredo
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Category
Shrimp
Cuisine
Italian-American
Servings
4
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories
800
Instead of buying a jar of Alfredo sauce, make it from scratch with this simple recipe. The garlic aroma will call your family to the table.
Ingredients
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1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
Directions
Cook the pasta:
Cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.Make the Sauce:
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the cream. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.Add the shrimp and finish:
Add the shrimp, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and pepper to the sauce. Cook and stir until heated through, about 2–3 minutes.Combine and serve:
Drain the fettuccine and toss with the shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Recipe Note
SIMPLE SIDE SUGGESTIONS (optional)
Light meal: Serve with a simple Caesar salad and garlic bread.
Hearty meal: Pair with steamed broccoli or roasted asparagus.
CHEF'S SUBSTITUTION GUIDE
If you prefer a different seafood: Substitute lobster tail or scallops – cook 2–3 minutes per side before adding to the sauce.
If you prefer chicken: Substitute grilled chicken breast, sliced – same cook time.
If you want a lighter sauce: Substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream – simmer 1 minute longer to thicken.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Nutrition Serving Size
- 1 serving 1 cup
- per serving
- Calories
- 800
Amount/Serving
% Daily Value
- Carbs
- 46 grams
- 15%
- Protein
- 39 grams
- 78%
- Fat
- 52 grams
- 80%
- Saturated Fat
- 32 grams
- 197%
- Trans Fat
- 1 grams
- Cholesterol
- 378 milligrams
- 126%
- Fiber
- 2 grams
- 8%
- Sugar
- 4 grams
- Sodium
- 590 milligrams
- 26%
- Iron
- 2 milligrams
- 10%
- Potassium
- 565 milligrams
- 16%
