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Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

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A quick and luxurious dish featuring tender fettuccine tossed in a creamy Alfredo sauce with juicy shrimp.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fettuccine pasta
  • Salt for pasta water
  • 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
  • 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil the pasta in a large pot of lightly salted water according to package directions (about 8 minutes).
  2. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
  3. In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat, then add shrimp and garlic; cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour half-and-half into the skillet; simmer gently.
  5. Add Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until melted.
  6. Add parsley and season with salt; simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Toss fettuccine into the skillet until coated in the sauce.
  8. If sauce is too thick, adjust with reserved pasta water.
  9. Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan or parsley.

Notes

Can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently, adding a splash of milk or reserved pasta water if needed.

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Keywords: shrimp, fettuccine, alfredo, pasta, quick dinner, Italian cuisine

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