This Creamy Shrimp Pasta reminds me of my favorite dish at Olive Garden. The creamy Alfredo sauce generously coats the juicy shrimp and noodles. Your family will be humming with every bite and will request it for dinner again and again. One of our favorite shrimp recipes!
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If you cook the sauce while the pasta is on the stove, you can be done with the entire meal in under 30 minutes. It’s so simple and has a short list of ingredients, but tastes restaurant quality. This homemade creamy shrimp pasta is way better than going out because it’s not overly salty like dining out tends to be and you don’t get the big bill at the end of your meal #winning!!
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This is one of the best reviewed recipes on our blog and for good reason (read the glowing reviews here). Creamy shrimp pasta is super easy and tasty! Many of you have told me that you love it more than Olive Garden’s Shrimp alfredo, which is an amazing compliment.
Want to Substitute the Wine?
No problem! Here is a great white wine substitute: 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.
Make-Ahead tip: This pasta tastes just as good the next day! Add a splash of milk and reheat slowly over lower heat until very warm/hot but not simmering. As with any alfredo pasta, reheating over high heat will cause the cream to separate and liquify into butter.
Funny how that little bit of black pepper, parsley and parmesan cheese really fancies it up at the end, making it look and feel like fine dining. It’s the perfect time to whip out that hand cranked pepper mill to set the mood! 😉
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Creamy Shrimp Pasta Recipe (VIDEO)

Ingredients
- 3/4 lb fettuccini pasta
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (21-25 ct)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, (medium), finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/3 cup white wine, I used Chardonnay
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp paprika, or to taste
- 1 Tbsp Parsley, finely chopped, to garnish
Instructions
- Add 3/4 lb pasta to a pot of boiling water with 1 Tbsp salt and cook according to package instructions until al-dente. Drain without rinsing and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, prepare the shrimp and sauce. Season shrimp with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper and 1/4 tsp paprika. Place a large, non-stick pan over medium/high heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Once oil is hot, add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 min per side or just until cooked through and no longer translucent. Remove to a separate dish to prevent overcooking.
- In the same hot pan, add 2 Tbsp butter with finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and golden (3-5 mins), stirring often. Add minced garlic and sauté another minute until fragrant. Stir in 1/3 cup white wine and boil down until there is only 25% of the liquid left.
- Stir in 2 cups cream, bring to a light boil then simmer 2 min. Sprinkle sauce with 1/3 cup parmesan cheese and stir just until creamy and smooth. Let it come just to a simmer without boiling then turn off the heat and season sauce with more salt, pepper and paprika to taste.
- Stir in the drained pasta and cooked shrimp, tossing until noodles are well coated in sauce. Serve in warm pasta bowls with a generous sprinkle of finely chopped parsley, more parmesan cheese and some freshly cracked black pepper.
Notes
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Tools We Used in this Recipe (Amazon affiliate links):
Boos Dark Cutting Board
Glass Mixing Bowls
Blue Staub Pan with Lid
5 1/2 Qt Dutch Oven Pot
Cook’s Knife
Love shrimp? Explore all of our top shrimp recipes here. I hope this easy shrimp pasta becomes a new favorite for you!
P.S. Because I’ve had loads of questions about omitting the wine – I think the wine really makes the flavor in this dish next-level delicious but if you prefer not to use it, the recipe still works, just replace it with chicken broth, season the sauce to taste and add a splash of lemon juice for extra flavor.
Could I make this over zoodles? My son is on a low carb kick.
I imagine that will work just fine!
I’ve followed a few of your recipes and all of them have been received rave reviews. My daughter’s friends specifically request me to make this when they come over, so clearly this recipe is a hit!
The instructions are clear and the tips are a big help. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this recipe – outstanding! We added mushrooms and Old Bay to the shrimp.
Thanks again. – delicious recipe.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Thank you for giving a substitution for the wine in this dish. I have a serious allergy to any product containing wine, and it is hard to find recipes with substitutions.
You’re very welcome, Vicki! I hope you love the recipe!
Made this last weekend. It was fabulous. Making it again this weekend. Simple and delicious. I definitely recommend using the wine.
I’m so glad you loved it, Brad!
The whole family loved this recipe. The wine is def staying in, it made the dish in my opinion. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Hi Andie! I’m so glad you found another family favorite. Thank you so much for your feedback.
This was great. Better than shrimp fettucini alfredo as not so thick.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Pam!
This was delicious! Made exactly as written and hubby and son loved it. Will be putting in the rotation. I did add some red pepper flakes in the end for a little kick. Thanks Natasha!
I loved this recipe. I used a sweet onion but will use a regular yellow onion and more garlic next time.. it really is restaurant quality!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
It is such a wonderful recipe, easy to follow, easy prep and 5 star restaurant result!
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Don’t you just love eating restaurant quality at home, for less cost? I’m so glad you loved it, Sharon!
Hello, I’ve made this and followed the directions to the T, my husband and 3 year old daughter love it. I made a side of aspergus to go along with it, it’s so delicious. What if I substituted the shrimp for chicken would that work also?
Hi Jessie! Yes, chicken works great too!
My wife and really like this recipe. I do add a couple things a handful of frozen peas, some sautéed mushrooms and a little more garlic than it calls for. Definitely garnish with parsley and we squeeze some lemon on it. Definitely a keeper recipe like most all of your recipes.
Didn’t have white wine but used a little Moscato rose and still tasted wonderful, not a garlic fan so i omitted that…. still lit!!!! new quick go to meal 🔥 🔥 🔥