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Irresistible Shrimp Alfredo Pasta for Two

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A quick and easy homemade shrimp Alfredo pasta recipe perfect for two, featuring a rich, creamy sauce made from scratch with fresh shrimp and Parmesan.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz (340 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen shrimp works best)
  • 6 oz (170 g) fettuccine pasta, dried or fresh
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (about 100 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry 12 oz (340 g) of large shrimp. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 6 oz (170 g) fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup (120 ml) of pasta water before draining. Drain pasta and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque but still tender. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and let it melt. Stir in 3 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Pour in 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, stirring constantly. Add a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste. Let the mixture simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly.
  6. Gradually whisk in 1 cup (100 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If sauce gets too thick, stir in a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
  7. Add the cooked pasta and shrimp back into the skillet. Toss everything together gently to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. Warm through for 1-2 minutes, adding more pasta water if needed for consistency.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and an extra grating of Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep an eye on the sauce’s thickness; it should be creamy and smooth, not gloopy. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubberiness. Use fresh Parmesan cheese for best flavor and texture. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. For dairy-free options, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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