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Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Pasta with Homemade Alfredo Sauce

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A delightful dish combining rich homemade Alfredo sauce with succulent shrimp and perfectly cooked fettuccine.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring until sauce is creamy and cheese has melted.
  5. Return the shrimp to the skillet and add cooked fettuccine. Toss well to coat the pasta and shrimp with the Alfredo sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with a side salad or garlic bread. For extra flavor, add crushed red pepper flakes or fresh lemon juice.

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