Description
A creamy Shrimp and Mushroom Garlic Alfredo dish that combines tender shrimp, earthy mushrooms, and rich garlic Alfredo sauce for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine 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 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms and garlic, sautéing until mushrooms are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked shrimp and pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Season with salt, pepper, and dried parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- For extra richness, add more Parmesan cheese.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg