There’s nothing quite like fettuccine noodles coated in a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce and paired with succulent shrimp! This simple yet delicious recipe will have you feeling like a chef, and your family will absolutely love it. For a fun twist, add some broccoli and serve it with a side of garlic bread and cheese.
INGREDIENTS
- 8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta (about 4 cups)
- 650 grams raw shrimp (approximately 2 cups of medium shrimp, or adjust to your preference)
- 1 tablespoon butter
For Kittencal’s Alfredo Sauce:
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1 garlic clove, minced (add more if you’re a garlic lover)
- 3 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (plus more for seasoning at the end)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (33-35%), or for a thinner sauce, use 1 1/2 cups heavy cream and 1/2 cup light cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (add more if desired)
- Salt or seasoned salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (lightly packed, or you can use a shredded Kraft 4-Cheese Italiano blend)
STEP-BY-STEP METHOD
- Begin by cooking the fettuccine pasta to your preferred doneness.
- In a non-stick pan or skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Once the butter is melted and nearly browned, add the shrimp to the pan.
- Cook the shrimp until done, then set aside.
- Add the remaining butter into the pan for the sauce.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about 2 minutes, making sure not to burn it.
- Stir in the flour, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for about a minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- Mix in the cheeses and stir until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine and shrimp into the sauce, coating everything well.
- Serve with optional garlic bread on the side, and garnish with your favorite herb like parsley or basil.
- Enjoy!
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER SERVING, 220.3 G)
- Calories: 536.8
- Total Fat: 38.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 23.3 g
- Cholesterol: 271.4 mg
- Sodium: 956.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 21.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
- Sugars: 0.7 g
- Protein: 25.9 g
- Calcium: 312.8 mg
- Iron: 1.3 mg
- Vitamin C: 0.4 mg
- Thiamin: 0.3 mg
