Easy Shrimp Alfredo

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This easy shrimp Alfredo pasta recipe is the perfect fast weeknight dinner that's tasty enough for company! Tender shrimp and fettuccine pasta are smothered in an amazing creamy garlic sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian American

Keyword: shrimp Alfredo pasta recipe

Servings:

Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked (31-40/pound size) shrimp thawed & peeled, tails optional
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
2 tablespoons butter
4 ounces cream cheese (I used 1/2 block Philly) softened & cut into smaller pieces
3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 large cloves garlic minced
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep your shrimp (if frozen, add them to a colander and run under cool water until thawed).
Start boiling a salted pot of water for the fettuccine. Cook it al dente according to package directions.
Meanwhile, add the butter, cream cheese, cream, chicken broth, and garlic to a skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted and the pan has heated up, you can use your spoon to help the cream cheese melt into the sauce. This will take a couple of minutes.
When the cream cheese has been incorporated into the sauce, let it gently bubble for 5 minutes until the sauce has reduced somewhat. You can give it the occasional stir. I grate the parmesan cheese while it's cooking.
Stir the parmesan into the sauce. Let it cook for about a minute.
Add the shrimp to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season with salt & pepper as needed. Toss with the drained pasta and serve immediately.

Notes

You can microwave the cream cheese for 20-30 second intervals if you forget to take it out of the fridge in time for it to soften up.
If at any point the sauce gets too thick for your tastes, thin it out with a bit of the hot pasta water.

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