Shrimp Alfredo pairs fettuccine and steamed broccoli with pan-seared shrimp in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. White wine loosens the flavorful skillet base, while butter added in two stages gives the shrimp a clean sear and the finished sauce a smooth, rounded texture.
The recipe makes 4 servings in 25 minutes: 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking. Cook the pasta, broccoli, shrimp, and sauce in a coordinated sequence so everything joins the pan hot without overcooking the seafood.
Shrimp Alfredo Ingredients
Prepare 1 lb raw shrimp, 2 cups broccoli florets, and 8 oz fettuccine. The sauce uses ½ cup butter, divided, exactly 4 garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons flour, ¼ cup white wine, 2 cups heavy cream, and 1 cup grated Parmesan.
Chopped parsley and extra Parmesan are optional finishing ingredients. Keep them separate from the measured cup of Parmesan that must melt into the Alfredo sauce. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the measured butter for searing the shrimp; the remainder finishes the sauce.
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How to Make Shrimp Alfredo
- Cook 8 oz fettuccine until al dente and drain.
- Steam 2 cups broccoli for 4–5 minutes.
- Sear 1 lb shrimp in 1 tablespoon butter for 2–3 minutes per side; remove and cover with foil.
- Cook four garlic cloves for 1 minute, then stir in 3 tablespoons flour.
- Add ¼ cup white wine, then slowly incorporate 2 cups heavy cream over low heat.
- Remove from heat and melt in the remaining butter and 1 cup Parmesan.
- Combine the sauce, pasta, broccoli, and shrimp, then garnish if desired.
For food-safety guidance while cooking, use the USDA safe minimum temperature chart.
Cook Eight Ounces Fettuccine Al Dente
Steam Two Cups Broccoli
Sear One Pound of Raw Shrimp
Remove and Cover the Shrimp
Cook Four Garlic Cloves for One Minute
Stir in Three Tablespoons Flour
Deglaze With One-Quarter Cup White Wine
Slowly Add Two Cups Heavy Cream
Finish With Butter and Parmesan Off Heat
Combine Pasta, Broccoli, and Shrimp
Divide Into Four Servings
Control Heat for a Smooth Sauce
Reheat Gently to Protect the Shrimp
Conclusion
Cook 8 oz fettuccine al dente and steam 2 cups broccoli for 4–5 minutes. Sear 1 lb shrimp in 1 tablespoon of the measured butter for 2–3 minutes per side; cover. Cook four garlic cloves for 1 minute, stir in 3 tablespoons flour, and add ¼ cup wine. Slowly add 2 cups cream over low heat. Remove from heat and melt in remaining butter and 1 cup Parmesan, then combine everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How many servings does this Shrimp Alfredo make?
The recipe makes exactly four servings.
- → How long should the broccoli steam?
Steam 2 cups broccoli for 4–5 minutes.
- → How long do the shrimp cook?
Sear them for 2–3 minutes per side.
- → When should the Parmesan be added?
Remove the sauce from the heat first, then stir in 1 cup grated Parmesan with the remaining butter.