The One Pan Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo is a convenient and effortless option for a weeknight dinner. Within a mere 30 minutes, fettuccine noodles are smothered in a luscious homemade alfredo sauce and combined with succulent shrimp.
Fettuccine alfredo is a beloved dish among families. The simplicity of this one pan shrimp fettuccine alfredo will astound you.
This dish is prepared in a solitary pan and features a rich and velvety alfredo sauce. The beauty of one pan meals is the minimal cleanup required. A single saute pan is all that is necessary to create this delectable skillet meal. The shrimp, pasta, and sauce are all cooked in one pan.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
16 ounces large shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
2 cloves garlic minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
8 ounces fettuccine noodles dry
1 cup parmesan cheese grated
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon pepper
pinch nutmeg
parsley as a garnish
Instructions
In a sauté pan over medium heat, add two tablespoons of butter. Once hot, add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes each side, or until opaque. Transfer to a plate or bowl and cover to keep warm.
Add remaining butter and minced garlic to pan. Cook for 30 seconds, making sure not to burn (garlic will cook quickly).
Add chicken broth, milk, and fettuccine noodles. Stir noodles to separate. Once liquid comes to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 11 minutes (or until al dente according to your pasta’s package directions).
Stir once halfway through to separate noodles.Remove lid. Most of liquid should be absorbed.
Add heavy cream, parmesan cheese, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until cheese is melted. Add shrimp and stir to combone. Remove pan from heat allow to set for 5 minutes to allow for sauce to thicken.
Garnish with parsley before serving.
