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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is such a classic meal that is brought to its BEST with Shrimp. This meal takes little effort and is so creamy and delicious the entire family will go crazy for!

This Homemade Alfredo Sauce is one of the top recipes on the blog. We make so many delicious recipes with this sauce including, Chicken Alfredo Roll Ups. Serve it with some homemade garlic bread to complete your meal!

Creamy garlic shrimp Alfredo pasta in a white bowl with a fork in the bowl.

Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

We make Alfredo Pasta every single week at our house. It is one thing that I can count on my kids eating every week. My eleven year old son actually makes it for us and has it memorized. I am always trying to figure out different pasta to serve it with and different proteins to add into it. And this shrimp Alfredo Pasta was a sure hit! I absolutely loved the hidden creamy shrimp in the pasta. I promise you this Alfredo Sauce will be the creamiest and best that you ever eat! You will make it again and again!

How do I Devein Shrimp?

Peeling and Deveining Shrimp can sound very intimidating, but can actually be very simple. Start with the bottom of the Shrimp where the legs are. Stretch the Shrimp to more of a straight position and lightly pull the shell outwards from the legs. After it’s peeled, to Devein the shrimp make a shallow slit down the back of the Shrimp where you see a black looking line. After the slit lightly stick your knife under the vein and gently pull out and simply wipe on a paper towel.

How to make Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo

  • In a medium sized skillet over medium-high heat, add shrimp and olive oil. Cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes until they are cooked throughout and opaque. When Finished remove the shrimp and set aside on a plate.

Shrimp being cooked in a sauce pan.

  • In a large pot bring water to a boil and add the Fettuccini and cook until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, prepare your Alfredo sauce. Add butter, heavy whipping cream, and cream cheese. Cook over medium heat and whisk until melted. Add the minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Continue to whisk until smooth. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and let simmer until it starts to thicken. Add shrimp and pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.

Creamy garlic shrimp Alfredo pasta and a skillet.

The best thing about meals like this one, is that it’s so family friendly. Kids have a heard time being picky with it because there isn’t anything not to love. It’s also a meal that you can dress up with some more elegant sides for a romantic dinner with someone special. Try sides like these Cheesy Cheddar Garlic Breadsticks and Roasted Lemon Parmesan Garlic Asparagus. Both of these sides are family friendly as well, and fit in to any occasion.

Up close photo of creamy garlic shrimp Alfredo pasta with a fork full of shrimp and pasta.

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Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

4.79 from 33 votes
By: Alyssa Rivers
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta is such a classic meal that is brought to its BEST with Shrimp. This meal takes little effort and is so creamy and delicious the entire family will go crazy for!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat add shrimp and olive oil. Cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes until they are cooked throughout and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set aside on a plate.
  • In a large pot bring water to a boil and add the fettuccini and cook until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, prepare your Alfredo sauce. Add butter, heavy whipping cream, and cream cheese. Cook over medium heat and whisk until melted. Add the minced garlic, garlic powder, italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Continue to whisk until smooth. Add the grated parmesan cheese and let simmer until it starts to thicken. Add shrimp and pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.

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Nutrition

Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 19gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 281mgSodium: 874mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1523IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 281mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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77 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Amazing!! My husband couldn’t stop talking about how delicious it was. I added my own seasoning to the shrimp and added an extra cup of heavy cream . It’s so good ! Thank you

  2. I would like to make this sounds great but I believe the carbs being only 3 can’t be correct with the pasta would you get back with me on this please

  3. In the Fettuccine Shrimp Alfredo i put in Heavy Whipping Cream (whipping Cream already whipped Up)?
    i notice in Fettuccine Alfredo you did not whip the Heavy Cream. In BC we only have Whipping Cream.

  4. I want to make this recipe Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Pasta for 6 people what would be the quantity per item. I will be using a large electric wok. Thank You

  5. 5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! Have made this dish a couple of times-although cut in half for only two. Thank you for sharing!

    1. Hi Laura thanks for replying I want to make it for 6 guests what would be quantity of each item i am 81 years young love to cook enjoying your meals i just want to make sure I have the right quantity for 6 people. I live in Vancouver Canada Thank You from Margaret

  6. Hi Alyssa I will try this recipe. My husband would love this as he loves pasta. Looks easy, simple, and good. Thank you for your recipes. Jackie.

  7. Oh my goodness! I just made this and it is delicious! I had to sub milk for cream, and I added just a pinch of lemon peel. I will definitely be making this again. Thank you so much for posting this!

  8. 5 stars
    Tried the recipe.
    It’s so easy and so yummy.
    All my neighbors loved it and so did my wife 😊
    Thanks a lot for such a great recipe. It’s detailed and very quick to make.

    Can’t wait to try more recipes.