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!

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! | natashaskitchen.com

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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.

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! | natashaskitchen.com

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.

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! | natashaskitchen.com

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)

4.97 from 647 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Creamy shrimp pasta in skillet
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!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients 

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

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
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
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Boos Dark Cutting Board
Glass Mixing Bowls
Blue Staub Pan with Lid
5 1/2 Qt Dutch Oven Pot
Cook’s Knife

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! | natashaskitchen.com

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.

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! | natashaskitchen.com
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  • Sharon M
    May 27, 2024

    This recipe looks and sounds delicious, and I plan on making it. But I have one question…you said you used St. Chapelle chardonnay wine and recommended any white wine as long as it ISN’T labeled “cooking wine”. Why do you recommend AGAINST using cooking wine for this recipe? I’m just curious…

    Reply

    • Natasha
      May 28, 2024

      Hi Sharon, cooking wine has additives in it that change the flavor of your flood and the quality isn’t as good. Even an inexpensive $5-$10 bottle of wine will work well – it’s probably similar in price to what you’d pay for cooking wine.

      Reply

  • Tania S
    May 25, 2024

    Hi can we use cooking cream instead of whipping cream ? And can we use any available white wine?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      May 26, 2024

      Hi Tania, what do you mean by cooking cream? Is that a light cream? That should still work but the sauce wouldn’t be quite as thick.

      Reply

  • Suzanne
    May 23, 2024

    Would this still be successful with substituting half and half instead of whipping cream?

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      May 23, 2024

      If you’re using a lighter alternative (such as half and half) it won’t thicken as well.

      Reply

  • Pierrette LeBlanc
    May 19, 2024

    Looks yummy! I was wondering if I could replace shrimps with scallops?

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      May 19, 2024

      I haven’t tested this recipe using scallops to advise. If you give that a try, we’d love to know how you liked that version!

      Reply

  • Bj Lesinski
    May 14, 2024

    Just made this on a whim and it was fantastic! Had to cut down the ingredients and subbed chicken broth for white wine. Got a “thumbs up “ from my husband!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      May 14, 2024

      That’s great and lovely!

      Reply

  • CollSono
    May 3, 2024

    Loved the recipe! I added a can of clams and the juice to the wine sauce. Also added a bottle of clam juice after the noodles cooked. Cut down noodle time 2 min less al dente, then added bottled clam juice to add more flavor to noodles. Family loved the pasta. Cut up fresh basil and some grated parmesan cheese on the side. My son said it was the best shrimp pasta he’s had. Thank you!

    Reply

  • Maricel
    April 27, 2024

    I love this kind of recipe very good, creamy and tasty thanks for sharing us.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      April 27, 2024

      You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Maricel!

      Reply

  • Dawn
    April 25, 2024

    I can’t wait to try this . What is the brand name of the wine you used? Thanks

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      April 25, 2024

      Hi Dawn! I used Chardonnay here and I believe the brand was St. Chapelle, but I have experimented with different brands and pretty much any chardonnay will work as long as it isn’t labeled “cooking wine.”

      Reply

  • Gerald S Richey
    April 22, 2024

    Made just to the recipe.

    Very very good! One of my favorites and it certainly measures up…

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      April 22, 2024

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply

  • Sarah
    April 21, 2024

    I’ve made this recipe so many times but I don’t think I’ve ever commented- this is soo good. I use penne noodles instead of fettuccine but other than that I follow everything to a T. I usually make homemade breadsticks with it and dip them at the bottom of the dish to scoop up the onions and it’s so yummy!

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      April 21, 2024

      Thank you so much for sharing, Sarah!

      Reply

  • larry
    April 12, 2024

    I made this dish . I think I followed the recipe and video.

    But when finished it was soupy and thin.

    I put the leftover in the fridge for the night and the next day i warmed it up and the sauce was thicker much like your video. What was my operator error?

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      April 12, 2024

      Hi Larry! It’s possible that it needed to simmer longer for the sauce to thicken. Did you use whipping cream? If you’re using a lighter alternative (such as half and half) it won’t thicken as well.

      Reply

  • Emily
    April 7, 2024

    This is delicious!!! Not health food 😂 but so, so good!!! Great comfort food on a cold night!!!

    Reply

  • Nick
    April 4, 2024

    Followed all directions, and I don’t know that I’ve ever had tastier shrimp in my life. Wouldn’t change a thing, no tweaking required.

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      April 4, 2024

      Hi Nick! That’s so great to hear. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply

  • Marlena
    April 4, 2024

    Wow!!!!! I have never liked a shrimp pasta, however my husband loves it, so I usually make it for him. I found this recipe and couldnt resist but try it as it smelled soooo good and WOW, so so good!!! Thank you! This will now be in our rotation 🙂

    Sidenote: I only changed one thing as I had very little cream. I used Greek yogurt, mixed it with the little cream I had, and left it on the counter until it reached room temp.

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      April 4, 2024

      That’s wonderful, Marlena! Thank you for the feedback.

      Reply

  • Maria
    March 26, 2024

    Hi Natasha, Delicious!! Followed recipe and family loved it! Always enjoy your recipes and videos.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 26, 2024

      Thanks for sharing,Maria. I’m so glad that your family loves our recipes too!

      Reply

  • Mari
    March 18, 2024

    Excellent! Can it be made with half and half or reduced fat milk?

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 18, 2024

      Hi Mari, Using a lighter cream or half-and-half will produce a lighter sauce but it should still work.

      Reply

    • Suzanne
      March 25, 2024

      Excellent, easy and everyday gourmet! Made this a few times. Always perfect. Crusty garlic bread is a great addition. Substitute 1/2&1/2 to lower fat a bit. Still delicious. Even our 10 year old loves this! Never any leftovers.

      Reply

  • Stephen D
    March 5, 2024

    Good recipe… One dislike. Te full page pop-ups really distracted me from enjoying reading about the recipe…..

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    • Natashas Kitchen
      March 9, 2024

      Thank you for sharing your concerns and feedback, Stephen. The only way we can continue providing free recipes is by having ads on our site, so we are not able to remove those at this time. We find that most people would rather see the ads than pay to see the recipes. But we will definitely take note of your feedback and use it to improve our website.

      I appreciate your feedback, and I hope you love every recipe you try.

      Reply

  • AndreaC
    February 24, 2024

    Massive fan of your cookbook –
    Made this last week absolutely delicious – made again last night – the best

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 24, 2024

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Andrea!

      Reply

  • Vivian Brooks
    February 17, 2024

    I made the sauce and baked shrimp in oven Will see how it turn out. The sauce tastes great. This way I can do the pasta and shrimp later

    Reply

  • Cherie
    February 15, 2024

    I made this for the first time last night and made it exactly as written. It was delicious. The addition of the wine really did add a lot of flavor and take this dish to the next level. I will definitely be making this again.

    Reply

    • NatashasKitchen.com
      February 15, 2024

      Hi Cherie! That’s so great to hear. I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply

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