Creamy Easy Shrimp Alfredo Recipe in 30 Minutes
Shrimp Alfredo Recipe is quick, creamy, and full of flavor—perfect for a simple and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large raw shrimp peeled & deveined (21–25 count)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ medium onion finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ⅓ cup white wine optional
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp sea salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper or to taste
- ¼ tsp paprika or to taste
- 1 Tbsp parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cook pasta:
- Boil fettuccine in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare shrimp:
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high. Cook shrimp ~2 min per side until opaque. Remove and set aside.
Build sauce:
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté onion until soft and golden. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in wine and reduce by ~75%.
- Stir in whipping cream, simmer ~2 min. Add Parmesan and stir until sauce is creamy and smooth.
Combine:
- Add drained pasta and shrimp back into the pan. Toss to coat thoroughly in sauce.
Garnish and serve:
- Plate immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.