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Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

Creamy shrimp Alfredo with fettuccine, white wine, garlic, onion, cream, and Parmesan.

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Italian-American
easy
30 min
6
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
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Ingredients
  • •3/4 lb Fettuccine noodlescook in salted water
  • •1/2 tsp Saltfor seasoning shrimp (plus more to taste and for pasta water)
  • •1 lb Shrimppatted dry
  • •1/4 tsp Paprikafor seasoning shrimp
  • •1/4 tsp Black pepperfor seasoning shrimp (plus more to taste)
  • •1 Tbsp Oilfor cooking shrimp
  • •1/2 medium Onionchopped
  • •2 Tbsp Butterfor sautéing onion
  • •1 clove Garlic cloveminced
  • •1/3 cup White winee.g., Chardonnay
  • •2 cups Creambring to a simmer
  • •1/3 cup Parmesan cheesestir in until melted (plus more for serving)
  • •Parsley(optional)fresh, for garnish
Instructions
  1. 1

    Cook fettuccine in salted water according to package instructions until al dente; drain and do not rinse.

  2. 2

    Pat shrimp dry. Season with salt, paprika, and black pepper; stir to coat.

  3. 3

    Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add oil, then cook shrimp in a single layer about 2 minutes per side, just until cooked through. Remove shrimp from the pan.

    4 min

  4. 4

    In the same skillet, melt butter. Add chopped onion and sauté about 5 minutes until soft and golden.

    5 min

  5. 5

    Add minced garlic and stir about 1 minute until fragrant.

    1 min

  6. 6

    Add white wine and cook until mostly evaporated.

  7. 7

    Add cream, bring to a simmer, and cook 2 minutes.

    2 min

  8. 8

    Stir in Parmesan until melted and sauce is smooth; bring just to a light simmer (do not boil). Turn off heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  9. 9

    Add cooked pasta and shrimp; toss until noodles are well coated in Alfredo sauce.

  10. 10

    Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan if desired; serve.

Equipment Needed
Large pot
Colander
Large skillet
Knife
Cutting board
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