Creamy shrimp alfredo pasta on a plate with a fork beside it

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This Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccini is a major comfort food. There’s just something about a mountain of pasta consumed by rich creamy sauce, and studded with large, tender shrimp that has my name written all over it. It reminds me of my favorite dish at Olive Garden; seafood Alfredo.

I sent some leftovers of this pasta to my sisters house and she called me soon after to ask if I had posted it on my blog yet, adding, “This is better than any restaurant Alfredo I’ve ever tried!” It’s a winner.

Not to mention, the price you pay for 1 plate of this at Olive Garden could feed a family of six. It’s also surprisingly easy to make and is ready in under 30 minutes. My son LOVES it and I don’t have to remind him 100 times to take another bite.

Watch How to Make Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta:

Ingredients for Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta:

3/4 lb fettuccine or penne pasta
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp butter
1 garlic clove
1/3 cup white wine (I used Ste Chapelle Chardonay ~$6)*
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
S&P to taste
Sprinkle of paprika
Parsley or basil for garnish if desired

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*Want to Substitute the Wine?

No problem! Omit the white wine and squeeze some lemon juice into the sauce after adding the cream, adding the lemon juice to taste (about 1/2 medium lemon) then season to taste with salt, pepper and paprika. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice, not concentrate.

How to make Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta:

1. Cook 3/4 lb fettuccini noodles in salted water according to package instructions and drain. Don’t rinse (this helps the sauce stick to the noodles better).

2. Lightly season shrimp with salt, pepper and paprika. Preheat a large skillet to med/high and add 1 Tbsp oil. Once oil is hot, add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1-2 min per side or just until fully cooked and no longer translucent. They should be golden/pink on the outside and opaque white on the inside. Don’t over-do it or they will be rubbery. Remove shrimp to a separate bowl.

Two photos of shrimp in a skillet in one they are cooked in another raw

3. In same pan, over medium/high heat, add 2 Tbsp butter and onion and sauté onion till golden. Stir in garlic and sauté another minute. Stir in 1/3 cup white wine and reduce to 25% scraping the bottom to deglaze the pan.

Three photos of skillets with onions and garlic being sautéed

4.Stir in Cream and simmer for 2 min. Next, sprinkle the top with 1/3 cup parmesan (or add to taste) and stir just until creamy and smooth and remove from heat. Don’t boil or the cheese will separate from the cream. Add about 1/4 tsp paprika and season with S&P to taste.

Two photos of alfredo sauce being prepared

5. Add the cooked shrimp and drained (un-rinsed pasta). Garnish with parsley, basil, extra parmesan or freshly cracked pepper if desired.

Two photos of alfredo sauce in a saucepan with shrimp and pasta being added to it

A plate of creamy shrimp alfredo pasta with a fork beside it

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Natasha's Kitchen Cookbook

Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Recipe

4.94 from 277 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Creamy shrimp alfredo pasta on a plate with a fork beside it
This Shrimp Fettuccine Aflredo is a major comfort food. There's just something about a mountain of pasta consumed by rich creamy sauce, and studded with large, tender shrimp that has my name written all over it. It reminds me of my favorite dish at Olive Garden; seafood alfredo. It's also surprisingly easy to make; ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 6
  • 3/4 lb fettuccine or penne pasta
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/3 cup white wine, I used Ste Chapelle Chardonay ~$6
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
  • S&P to taste
  • Sprinkle of paprika
  • Parsley or basil for garnish if desired

Instructions

  • Cook 3/4 lb fettuccini noodles in salted water according to package instructions and drain. Don't rinse (this helps the sauce stick to the noodles better).
  • Lightly season shrimp with salt, pepper and paprika. Preheat a large skillet to med/high and add 1 Tbsp oil. Once oil is hot, add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1-2 min per side or just until fully cooked and no longer translucent. They should be golden/pink on the outside and opaque white on the inside. Don't over-do it or they will be rubbery. Remove shrimp to a separate bowl.
  • In same pan, over medium/high heat, add 2 Tbsp butter and onion and sauté onion till golden. Stir in garlic and sauté another minute. Stir in 1/3 cup white wine and reduce to 25% scraping the bottom to deglaze the pan.
  • Stir in Cream and simmer for 2 min. Next, sprinkle the top with 1/3 cup parmesan (or add to taste) and stir just until creamy and smooth and remove from heat. Don't boil or the cheese will separate from the cream. Add about 1/4 tsp paprika and season with S&P to taste.
  • Add the cooked shrimp and drained (un-rinsed pasta). Garnish with parsley, basil, extra parmesan or freshly cracked pepper if desired.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$

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Enjoy! I apologize in advance for making you hungry ;). -Natasha

This recipe reminds me of my favorite dish at Olive Garden; seafood alfredo. The creamy pasta studded with large, tender shrimp is the ultimate comfort food! |natashaskitchen

Natasha Kravchuk

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.

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  • Lena
    March 8, 2014

    Sooooooo yummy! Made this today for dinner 🙂 thank you Natasha for such a lovely recipe :))

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 9, 2014

      Yay!! I’m so glad it was a success for you! You know what I’m craving now? … yeah,. thanks, thanks alot! 😉

      Reply

  • Tasha
    March 7, 2014

    Hi Natasha, I’m wondering what can I substitute the wine with?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 7, 2014

      chicken or veggie broth would be ok, but the wine really adds nice flavor. I hope you change your mind ;), but it’ll still work without it. I don’t drink alcohol, but I stock plenty of it for cooking 🙂

      Reply

  • Irene
    March 6, 2014

    This turned out great!! Thanks again Natasha 😀

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    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 6, 2014

      You’re so welcome! 🙂

      Reply

  • Cindy
    March 5, 2014

    I found the perfect pasta to make for dinner! Ii made it and it turned out delicious! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 5, 2014

      You’re so welcome! Thank YOU for a great review! 🙂

      Reply

  • Vika
    March 5, 2014

    Natasha! I just love trying all your recipes lately. Your blog made me really fall in love with cooking 🙂 I made this last night & it was truly something like you would eat at Olive Garden. Can’t wait to eat leftovers for lunch today 😉

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 5, 2014

      Ohh shrimp leftovers are the best kind of leftovers! 🙂 I’m so glad you liked the recipe and thank you so much for your super encouraging comment. I needed it today! 😉

      Reply

  • Alina RN
    February 26, 2014

    Made this last night, wow so delicious! We loved it. I’m eating it now at work for my lunch today! We added some sautéed chicken breast and oh my gosh it tastes just like chicken and shrimp carbonara at olive garden..thanks so much for the recipe and I love it’s so easy and quick to make!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 26, 2014

      Oh wow that does sound fantastic with chicken and shrimp!! I love it! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe. It’s quite a treat to have leftovers from this recipe! 🙂

      Reply

  • anna
    February 26, 2014

    This dish tasted to yummy!!! I added some asparagus to it and oh man was it delicious! Thank you!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 26, 2014

      Oooh I bet it was great with asparagus. Yum!! Thanks for sharing 🙂 I’m so happy that asparagus seems to be on sale everywhere. I have a great asparagus recipe coming soon 🙂

      Reply

  • Oksana
    February 23, 2014

    Hello Natasha! I made this alfredo and your Zuppa Toscana soup today. Our family enjoyed our lunch today. Thank you.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 23, 2014

      Oh that sounds like a date at Olive Garden. I’m so glad you liked the recipes 🙂

      Reply

  • Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking
    February 23, 2014

    This Alfredo looks fabulous! Your plating is beautiful – the swirls of pasta with shrimp…beautiful!

    Can’t wait to try this one out!

    Reply

  • Oksana
    February 22, 2014

    Well hello there beautiful shrimp! This looks divine.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 23, 2014

      Thanks Oksana. You’re so sweet. I appreciate the compliment 😉

      Reply

  • Ani
    February 22, 2014

    OMG yum!!! It looks amazing!! I also love the seafood alfredo from Olive Garden and I can’t wait to try this recipe out. You’re absolutely fantastic!! 🙂

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 22, 2014

      Thank you Ani, I’m a big pasta fan and loooove shrimp as well so this dish was gone in no time between the three of us :).

      Reply

  • Lea @ Lea's Cooking
    February 22, 2014

    Oh, Yum!!! I loooooove shrimp Alfredo!!! I never made it with wine and onion before. Gotta try it soon 🙂

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 22, 2014

      I’m a big fan of seafood pastas, especially when it doesn’t take much time to make either :).

      Reply

  • Olga Anton
    February 22, 2014

    Hey love your recipes very much. Do you think you can do this recipe but with chicken instead?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 22, 2014

      Yes! You totally can make it with chicken instead. I would sauté the whole or halved chicken breast then cut it into strips when it’s cooked to keep the chicken juicy 🙂

      Reply

  • Julia
    February 22, 2014

    Allrighty, next time the kids are at grandma’s, I’ll be making this for hubby & myself (the kiddies do not eat shrimp, but that is okay, more for us! haha) 🙂 Looks great!

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 22, 2014

      Let me know how it turns out Julia :). I love the fact that I get to eat as much shrimp as I want at home vs being given few of them at the restaurant.

      Reply

  • Inessa at GrabandgoRecipes.com
    February 22, 2014

    Beautiful dish Natasha. Looks very delicious. Perfect for any weekday nights

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 22, 2014

      Thank you Inessa, I love the fact that it was quick and easy as well :D.

      Reply

  • Oksana
    February 22, 2014

    Hello dear! I wonder if I could substitute wine with chicken broth? Any suggestions?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 22, 2014

      You totally could! It would still taste great 🙂

      Reply

  • alana
    February 22, 2014

    Looks really good!!! NEED TO MAKE THIS ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!:)))

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 22, 2014

      I love all your capital letters. That tells me you’re excited :-). I hope you LOVE it!

      Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 22, 2014

      LOL, judging by the number of exclamation points, you were really hungry while writing this comment :D. Let me know how it turns out.

      Reply

  • Oksana
    February 21, 2014

    This looks good. My husband wanted me to try and recreate it from Olive Garden, now I don’t have to think, since you did that for us. I already have shrimp in our freezer, and when we’re done eating your stir fry orange chicken, this just may be the next dinner :-). Thanks

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 22, 2014

      You are on a roll! I hope you an your husband love the pasta. 🙂

      Reply

  • Marina of Let the Baking Begin!
    February 21, 2014

    What a wonderful and tasty dish! I have been trying to stay away from cream in dishes so bad, but I think I might just fall victim to this one))
    Thanks for the mention in the post 😀

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 21, 2014

      I have found that the occasional splurge helps me fight the temptation to go out to eat ;). You’re so welcome 🙂

      Reply

  • AnnaHanna
    February 21, 2014

    Hello Natasha, this looks soooooooooo good =) me and my husband love shrimps, I have to try this=)

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      February 21, 2014

      Us too! I can’t get enough of ’em! 🙂 I hope you love this pasta as much as we do.

      Reply

    • Turdde Furgeson
      February 7, 2015

      We love us some scrimps too they’re greaaaaat! #tonythetiger

      Reply

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