Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy one-pan pasta made with shrimp, fettuccine, garlic, chicken broth, milk, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and fresh parsley.
Print
Pin
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz fettuccine noodles
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 c chicken broth
- ½ c whole milk
- 1 ½ c heavy whipping cream
- 1 c Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Shrimp
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cook until the shrimp are fully cooked, pink, and opaque.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Garlic Butter Base
- In the same skillet, add the unsalted butter and minced garlic.
- Sauté for approximately 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the Liquid Ingredients
- Pour in the chicken broth and whole milk.
- Whisk until the ingredients are fully combined.
Step 4: Cook the Fettuccine
- Place the fettuccine noodles into the skillet.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer until the noodles are cooked to the desired tenderness.
- Stir occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking.
Step 5: Add the Heavy Cream
- Remove the lid and reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and stir to combine.
- Continue cooking until the sauce begins to thicken.
Step 6: Add the Parmesan and Seasonings
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
- Mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Step 7: Return the Shrimp
- Add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet.
- Toss gently until the shrimp, noodles, and Alfredo sauce are evenly combined.
Step 8: Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
- Serve warm.
Notes
To make this Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo gluten-free, replace the regular fettuccine noodles with certified gluten-free fettuccine or another gluten-free pasta. Confirm that the chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, whole milk, butter, shrimp, spices, and seasonings are certified gluten-free or labeled free from gluten-containing additives. Some broths and pre-grated cheeses may contain gluten-based thickeners or anti-caking agents, so check labels carefully. Use clean cookware, utensils, measuring tools, and prep surfaces to prevent gluten cross-contact.