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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is a luxurious dish that transforms ordinary ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal right in your kitchen. This recipe features silky fettuccine or linguine enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic and parmesan cheese, showcasing perfectly sautéed shrimp. Ideal for both cozy family dinners and special occasions, this dish is quick to prepare in just 30 minutes. With its comforting flavors and elegant presentation, it’s sure to impress anyone at your dining table. Enjoy this delightful pasta paired with steamed broccoli and crispy garlic toast for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 200g fettuccine or linguine
  • 1 tbsp butter (for sauce)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 200ml heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 250g shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • Salt, black pepper, paprika
  • Steamed broccoli
  • 2 slices garlic toast

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook the fettuccine until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Sauté the shrimp: Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat and sauté shrimp until pink (about 2-3 minutes per side). Set aside.
  3. Make the Alfredo sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes before stirring in parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary.
  4. Combine everything: Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated, then gently add sautéed shrimp.
  5. Serve: Plate alongside steamed broccoli and garlic toast. Garnish with fresh parsley or extra cheese if desired.

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