Enjoy the creamy richness of alfredo pasta recipe with shrimp.
This dish features tender shrimp and pasta coated in a luxurious alfredo sauce, making it perfect for a special dinner.
Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, it’s a seafood lover’s dream.
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This alfredo pasta recipe with shrimp is a decadent and delicious dish that features tender shrimp and pasta coated in a rich, creamy alfredo sauce.
This recipe is perfect for a special dinner or whenever you want to indulge in a luxurious and satisfying meal.
To make alfredo pasta with shrimp, start by cooking your favorite pasta until al dente. In a separate pan, sauté shrimp with garlic and butter until pink and cooked through.
For the sauce, combine heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy. Toss the cooked pasta and shrimp in the sauce, ensuring everything is well-coated.
Serve this alfredo pasta with shrimp hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese.
It’s a dish that’s sure to impress and delight anyone who loves creamy pasta and succulent seafood.
Oh, and we also have a chicken alfredo pasta version of this dish, if you'd like to try!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Alfredo pasta with shrimp offers a rich and creamy delight that feels indulgent and satisfying.
- The addition of shrimp provides a delicious seafood twist that adds to the traditional Alfredo pasta.
- This recipe is elegant yet simple, making it a great choice for both casual dinners and special occasions.
- Alfredo pasta with shrimp is perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.
- The creamy, cheesy sauce is a kid-friendly favorite that the whole family will enjoy.
Cost To Make
Estimated cost = $6.40, or $1.60 a serve
Ingredients
Please note that below is a guide for some of the ingredients we used in the recipe. The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.
- Dried Pasta: Such as tube, linguine, spirals, etc.
- Butter
- Raw Shrimp (Prawns): Peeled, deveined, and lightly salted.
- Minced Garlic
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Or you could use thickened cream.
- Parmesan Cheese: Finely grated.
- Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper
- Fresh Parsley: Roughly chopped, to serve.
Instructions
This recipe for alfredo pasta serves 4. The ingredient quantities can easily be adjusted to suit how many serves you need to make.
Step One: Cook your pasta according to the packet instructions. When the pasta is cooked, drain and set aside.
Step Two: Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium sized saucepan over low-medium heat until melted.
Step Three: Add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp has turned pink and is cooked through.
Step Four: Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Step Five: Whisk through the cream and bring the liquid a gentle simmer. You don’t want the liquid to boil. Cook at a simmer until the liquid starts to thicken. This could take about 5 minutes.
Step Six: Next, gradually whisk through the Parmesan cheese until melted.
Step Seven: Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Turn off heat. Then mix through cooked and drained pasta. Serve. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Tips for Success
If you find your sauce has become too thick and want it to be thinner, add some cream or stock (water) and adjust seasoning as desired.
Substitutions / Variations
Here are some variations on this alfredo pasta recipe you might like to try:
- Substitute shrimp with scallops.
- Use whole wheat pasta.
- Add spinach or kale.
- Make it gluten-free with rice noodles.
- Add a touch of nutmeg.
Use grilled chicken instead of shrimp. - Add some Italian herbs for extra flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Here are some ways you might like to serve this alfredo recipe:
- Serve with garlic bread.
- Pair with a crisp green salad.
- Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
- Serve with a side of steamed broccoli.
- Accompany with a glass of white wine.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of milk or cream to maintain the sauce's creamy consistency.
FAQ
Additions like grilled chicken, shrimp, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, or sun-dried tomatoes can enhance Alfredo pasta.
Fresh herbs such as parsley or basil and extra Parmesan cheese also boost flavor.
Alfredo sauce is typically made from butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Some recipes also include garlic and seasonings like salt and pepper.
Alfredo pasta pairs well with garlic bread, a crisp green salad, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats like chicken or shrimp.
A light, crisp white wine also complements it nicely.
No, Alfredo and carbonara are different.
Alfredo sauce is made with butter, cream, and Parmesan cheese, while carbonara typically includes eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, pancetta, and black pepper.
Made this recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below! We'd love to hear how it turned out.
Recipe
Alfredo Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 320 grams (11.30 ounces) dried pasta such as tube, linguine, spirals, etc
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams, 1.60 ounces) butter
- 200 grams (7.01 ounces) raw shrimp (prawns) peeled and deveined, lightly salted
- 1 teaspoon (1-2 cloves) minced garlic
- 1 cup (250ml/grams, 8.82 ounces) heavy whipping cream or thickened cream
- 1 cup (120 grams, 4.23 ounces) Parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus extra to serve
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley roughly chopped, to serve
Instructions
- Cook your pasta according to the packet instructions. When the pasta is cooked, drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium sized saucepan over low-medium heat until melted.
- Add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp has turned pink and is cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Whisk through the cream and bring the liquid a gentle simmer. You don’t want the liquid to boil. Cook at a simmer until the liquid starts to thicken. This could take about 5 minutes.
- Next, gradually whisk through the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Turn off heat. Then mix through cooked and drained pasta. Serve. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Luise says
Can I use chicken instead of shrimp?
Emily says
Yes, you can.