Creamy One-Pot Shrimp Alfredo
A quick and easy one-pot shrimp Alfredo recipe that delivers rich, creamy flavor with minimal dishes, ready in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine, broken in half
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry shrimp. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine, then add broken pasta, pushing it down so mostly submerged.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce to simmer, cover, and cook 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is al dente and liquid mostly absorbed.
- Nestle seasoned shrimp on top of pasta, cover, and cook 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Remove pan from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is silky. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon zest if using. Serve immediately warm.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Add Parmesan cheese off heat to prevent graininess. Stir gently and frequently to prevent sticking. Adjust sauce thickness by adding broth or cooking uncovered briefly. Use fresh Parmesan for best flavor and melt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
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