This shrimp Alfredo recipe has fettuccine noodles tossed in a homemade Alfredo sauce with tender, buttery garlic shrimp and it’s on the table in about 30 minutes.
What You’ll Need To Make Shrimp Alfredo
Shrimp: Use medium (41-50) or large (31-40) whole shrimp for this recipe. Buying peeled and deveined with the tail off saves time. You can choose tail on or off—tail off is easier to eat, but I love the presentation of tail on. If using precooked shrimp, add in Step 6 and cook until just warmed through. Cream: Heavy cream is used in this recipe for the signature flavor and texture of an alfredo sauce—and it thickens beautifully. Butter: I use salted butter; if using unsalted, you may need to add extra salt to the sauce. Cheese: Cheese adds a lot of flavor to this recipe. I use fresh Parmesan and grate it myself for the smoothest sauce. You can use pre-shredded cheese—the sauce will still be delicious but not quite as smooth. Pasta: A classic Alfredo sauce pairs well with fettuccine, but other shapes like linguine or spaghetti are great options, too.
Ingredient Swaps and Variations
For a new flavor, change the seasoning on the shrimp to Cajun or Greek seasoning. Fresh shrimp can be replaced with canned, drained crab or small canned shrimp. Swap the shrimp for chicken (adjust cooking time as needed). Add steamed broccoli, cooked spinach, or roasted asparagus for a pop of freshness.
How to Make Shrimp Alfredo
Storing Shrimp Alfredo
If you plan on storing leftovers, I’d suggest keeping the sauce separate. Reheat alfredo sauce over low heat on the stove while whisking. It will separate slightly, but continue whisking, and the sauce will come back together and be just as good as new. If you’ve mixed the pasta and sauce and have leftovers, they’ll keep up to 3 days. Add a bit of milk and reheat in the microwave on 50% power, stirring occasionally. The sauce may separate a bit. Shrimp Alfredo can be made ahead and frozen for up to one month without the pasta. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat as directed. Did you enjoy this Shrimp Alfredo Recipe? Leave a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
