Description
A creamy and flavorful shrimp and mushroom Alfredo spaghetti dish that’s easy to make and perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti: cooked al dente
- 1 lb shrimp: peeled and deveined
- 8 oz mushrooms: sliced
- 2 cloves garlic: minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- 1 tsp dried parsley: for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms and garlic. Cook until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked spaghetti and shrimp back to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with dried parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if you prefer a lighter sauce.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg