Description
A creamy and rich shrimp alfredo pasta dish that is easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain pasta and add it to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce. Toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg