Shrimp Alfredo
Our easy Shrimp Alfredo recipe has tender shrimp in a creamy and flavorful sauce and it’s ready in just 20 minutes. It’s a restaurant worthy dish for a fraction of the cost.
Looking for more seafood recipes? Try this Poke Bowl, Cedar Plank Salmon, or Shrimp Tacos!
Creamy, Dreamy Shrimp Alfredo
I can’t think of a better comfort food meal than homemade Shrimp Alfredo; It’s creamy, flavorful, and hits the spot every single time. But mostly, I love how it’s fast enough for a weeknight, but fancy enough for any special occasion. Meals made in 30 minutes or less are my jam!
How to make Shrimp Alfredo:
Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside. Grate parmesan cheese and set aside to come to room temperature. This will help it melt smoothly in the sauce.
Make Alfredo Sauce: Melt butter in a large pan then add garlic, stirring frequently for one minute then pour in cream, bringing to a simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Whisk in parmesan cheese over low until smooth then season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss in noodles.
Cook Shrimp: Season shrimp with salt and pepper then melt a tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Serve noodles with a scoop of shrimp on top then garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve with crusty bread and a wedge salad.
Recipe Variations:
Lighter Alfredo Sauce: Replace the heavy cream with whole milk or half and half. It won’t be as creamy, so you can thicken it up with a cornstarch slurry. For an even healthier version, use the sauce in my Skinny Chicken Alfredo recipe.
Add More Seafood: Top with Seared Scallops to make delicious seafood alfredo.
Add Chicken: I love to toss in grilled chicken for a Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo.
Vegetables: Add steamed broccoli right before serving, or any of your favorite cooked vegetables.
Cajun: Sprinkle shrimp with cajun seasoning before cooking then add ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the alfredo sauce, or more if spicy.
More Seafood Recipes:
Salmon Tacos
Crawfish Étouffée
Easy Homemade Crab Cakes
Hot Honey Salmon Bowl
Easy Shrimp Cocktail
Clam Chowder
Kung Pao Shrimp
Seafood Pasta
Shrimp and Grits
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Shrimp Alfredo
Our easy Shrimp Alfredo recipe is a gourmet meal ready in less than 30 minutes, with tender shrimp in a creamy and flavorful sauce.
Course Main CourseCuisine American, French
Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 20 minutes minutesTotal Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 6
Calories 879kcal
Author Lauren Allen
Cost 10
IngredientsAlfredo Sauce:1/2 cup butter4 cloves garlic , finely minced2 cups heavy cream4 oz freshly grated parmesan cheese , (about 2 cups)salt and pepper , to taste1 lb fettuccine noodles , (or favorite kind of pasta)Shrimp:1.5 lbs large shrimp , thawed and peeled, tails optional1 Tablespoon oil , or butterfresh chopped parsley , for garnish (optional)US Customary – Metric
InstructionsCook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.Grate parmesan cheese and set aside, to allow it to come to room temperature.Alfredo Sauce: Heat a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add butter and cook until melted. Add garlic, stirring frequently for 1 minute. Add cream and whisk to combine, bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Turn heat to low and add parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add pasta and toss to coat.Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter or oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Serve noodles with a few shrimp on top. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
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NotesParmesan Cheese: Avoid using pre-shredded parmesan as it won’t melt as smoothly or taste as good as freshly grated.
Healthier Alfredo Sauce: substitute milk or half and half for the cream. Add a cornstarch slurry, if needed, to thicken the sauce. Or use the sauce from our Skinny Chicken Alfredo recipe.
Seafood Alfredo: Add Seared Scallops to make this a heavenly seafood alfredo!
Chicken and Shrimp Alfredo: Cook some chicken in a hot oiled skillet, before cooking the shrimp.
Cajun Shrimp Alfredo: Season shrimp with cajun seasoning before cooking. Add ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper to alfredo sauce (or more, if you want it spicy).
NutritionCalories: 879kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 353mg | Sodium: 1132mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2054IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 315mg | Iron: 2mg
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I originally shared this recipe September 2021. Updated August 2024.
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