Easy to prepare and delightful to eat, this shrimp based recipe is one for the ages. A restaurant classic, this recipe can also be prepared at home to delight the family and is suitable as a side dish or main course.
One pan shrimp fettuccine Alfredo is a simple and quick-to-make recipe. The fettuccine noodles in this recipe are coated in creamy homemade Alfredo sauce and tossed with shrimps, giving you a taste to savour. While a restaurant classic, this recipe can be prepared at home to the delight of your entire family.
Fettuccine Alfredo is ordinarily a family favorite. This recipe adds a seafood twist to it by throwing in shrimps which together with the pasta, coat in a creamy sauce. This recipe comes together in barely 30 minutes, and the best part is that you only need one skillet to make this! You must try this today!
Ingredients
3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
16 ounces large shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
2 cloves garlic minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
8 ounces fettuccine noodles dry
1 cup parmesan cheese grated
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon pepper
pinch nutmeg
parsley as a garnish
Instructions
In a sauté pan over medium heat, add two tablespoons of butter. Once hot, add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes each side, or until opaque. Transfer to a plate or bowl and cover to keep warm.
Add remaining butter and minced garlic to pan. Cook for 30 seconds, making sure not to burn (garlic will cook quickly).
Add chicken broth, milk, and fettuccine noodles. Stir noodles to separate. Once liquid comes to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 11 minutes (or until al dente according to your pasta’s package directions). Stir once halfway through to separate noodles.
Remove lid. Most of liquid should be absorbed. Add heavy cream, parmesan cheese, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until cheese is melted. Add shrimp and stir to combone. Remove pan from heat allow to set for 5 minutes to allow for sauce to thicken.
Garnish with parsley before serving.