Ingredients:
- 1 lb. fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Spicy Shrimp Alfredo is a delicious Italian-American dish that combines creamy Alfredo sauce with spicy shrimp. This dish is perfect for those who love a little heat in their food, and it's a great way to add some variety to a classic Alfredo recipe. The image shows a plate of cooked fettuccine pasta topped with a creamy, spicy shrimp Alfredo sauce and freshly chopped parsley.
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the pasta is heated through and the shrimp is coated in the sauce.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly chopped parsley.
The image shows all the ingredients needed to make Spicy Shrimp Alfredo. The ingredients are arranged on a wooden cutting board and include fettuccine pasta, shrimp, olive oil, garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper.
The image shows step 4 of the recipe, where the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper are added to the skillet. The ingredients are simmering in the skillet, and the creamy sauce is starting to thicken.
