HOW TO MAKE ONE PAN SHRIMP FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Indulge in the decadent tastes of a traditional Italian meal that has been given a modern spin: One-Pan Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo. This dish makes use of luscious shrimp, al dente fettuccine pasta, and a silky Alfredo sauce, all of which are prepared and cooked in a single pan for ease of preparation and clean-up. This dish will not disappoint your taste buds, whether you are preparing it for a dinner party that you are hosting or just because you are in need for some comfort food.
Recipes like this One-Pan Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo are perfect for reveling in the decadent tastes they provide. Its ease of preparation, along with the fact that it has shrimp, pasta, and a creamy sauce, is likely to make it a go-to dish for celebratory meals as well as those that are prepared on a more regular basis.
– About 225 grams.Of fettuccine pasta.
– About 450 grams.Of large shrimp, peeled and deveined.
– 3 Tbsp.Of unsalted butter.
– 3 cloves garlic, minced.
– 1 Cup.Of heavy cream.
– 1 Cup.Of grated Parmesan cheese.
– 1 Tsp.Of salt, divided (adjust to taste).
– ½ Tsp.Of black pepper, freshly ground.
– 2 Tbsp.Of fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish).
– 1 Tbsp.Of olive oil (for cooking shrimp).
– Optional: red pepper flakes for added heat.
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PREPARATION:
1st Step
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the shrimp and season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. For pink and opaque shrimp, sauté for around 2–3 minutes each side. When the shrimp are done cooking, take them out of the pan.
2nd Step
Over medium heat, melt the butter in the same pan that you used before. Carefully cook the minced garlic for approximately a minute in the hot oil until it becomes aromatic. Toss the fettuccine in the garlic butter and toss for a minute.
3rd Step
Turn the heat down to medium-low and mix in the heavy cream until it has been mostly absorbed by the pasta. Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese while continuing to stir. To make a velvety sauce, let the cheese melt into the cream.
4th Step
Mix the cooked shrimp back into the Alfredo sauce and pasta in the pan. To spice things up and boost the taste, you may add some red pepper flakes.
5th Step
Allow the flavors to mingle and the shrimp to reheat by cooking the whole mixture for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Take the One Pan Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo from the fire and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Toss the dish one more to combine the garnish.
6th Step
While it’s still hot and creamy, serve the One Pan Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo. Garlic bread, a green salad, or some sautéed veggies would all go well with this recipe.
RECIPE TIPS:
While you are cooking the Alfredo sauce, you may boost the flavor by adding a touch of nutmeg or a splash of white wine. Either of these additions will do the trick.
You are welcome to use fettuccine made from whole wheat or gluten-free pasta if that is what you want.
Be careful not to overdo it with the salt since the Parmesan cheese and salted butter both add to the dish’s overall saltiness.
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