Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

This simple recipe for Shrimp Alfredo Pasta features a creamy homemade sauce. It is seasoned with garlic and shredded Parmesan cheese. Tender shrimp are mixed in with perfectly cooked al dente pasta. Ready in just 15 minutes!

Why I love this recipe

We love 15-minute meals. This shrimp alfredo recipe is easy and quick. It makes a great lunch, dinner, or romantic meal for two. Cooking shrimp is great for busy weeknights or any night of the week. 

Click to read about The Origins Of Fettuccine Alfredo.

Table of Contents

• Why I love this recipe
• Notes about ingredients and substitutions
• How to make Shrimp Pasta Alfredo
• Pro Tips
• Recipe FAQs
• You may also enjoy

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Notes about ingredients and substitutions

You can use any pasta. This includes long pasta, fettuccine, angel hair, linguine, bow ties, or your favorite noodles.

Try using heavy cream instead of milk.

In this pasta dish, you can use shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese instead of Parmesan.

How to make Shrimp Pasta Alfredo

Step 1 – In a large pot of water, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Rest a wooden spoon over the pasta water to keep it from boiling over. Drain.

Step 2 – Cut the cream cheese into cubes while the pasta is cooking.

Step 3 – Melt butter in a large skillet with the cream cheese over medium high heat. It won’t be smooth and creamy yet.

Step 4 – Stir in the milk, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese melts, thickens, and becomes smooth.

Step 5 – Add the shrimp and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Flip the shrimp halfway through. The shrimp will be opaque and pink when cooked through.

Step 6 – Stir in the cooked pasta until well coated and cook until warmed through for about 1-2 minutes.

Step 7 – Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Serve and Enjoy!

Easy Shrimp Alfredo Recipe

Pro Tips

For the easiest meal prep, I recommend buying frozen shrimp in a bag labeled “peeled, deveined and tails removed”.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.

Recipe FAQs

What goes with Shrimp Alfredo? We love to serve it with a simple side salad and garlic bread.

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This recipe is also available on my other website Zona’s Lazy Recipes and serves 6.