Creamy Shrimp Pasta Recipe (VIDEO)

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! 😉

Pasta Recipes to Explore:

These are the most popular pasta recipes on our blog – the top rated and best loved.

• Shrimp Scampi Pasta – Can you tell we love shrimp pasta recipes?
• Lasagna Casserole – All the classic flavors of Lasagna made easy!
• Slow Cooker Lasagna – This one has a make-ahead option
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Creamy Shrimp Pasta Recipe (VIDEO)

4.97 from 659 votes

Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Creamy Shrimp Pasta reminds me of my favorite dish at Olive Garden with plump juicy shrimp and the easiest alfredo sauce. Rave reviews on this shrimp pasta!

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 25 minutes mins

Ingredients 

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Servings: 6 servings

• 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

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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

Important: do not boil the alfredo sauce once the cheese is in, or the cheese will separate from the cream.

Nutrition Per Serving

652kcal Calories44g Carbs26g Protein40g Fat910mg Sodium288mg Potassium2g Fiber1g Sugar1455IU Vitamin A5.3mg Vitamin C245mg Calcium2.8mg Iron

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Nutrition Facts

Creamy Shrimp Pasta Recipe (VIDEO)

Amount per Serving

Calories

652

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

40

g

62

%

Sodium

 

910

mg

40

%

Potassium

 

288

mg

8

%

Carbohydrates

 

44

g

15

%

Fiber

 

2

g

8

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

26

g

52

%

Vitamin A

 

1455

IU

29

%

Vitamin C

 

5.3

mg

6

%

Calcium

 

245

mg

25

%

Iron

 

2.8

mg

16

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamy shrimp alfredo, shrimp pasta

Skill Level: Easy

Cost to Make: $$

Calories: 652

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.