Shrimp Fettuccine

4.79 from 14 votes

This shrimp fettuccine is a quick and easy, delicious shrimp recipe made with a creamy white sauce. Absolutely scrumptious and a family favorite.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Shrimp Fettuccine, Shrimp Fettuccine with Creamy White Sauce

Servings: Servings

Calories: 785kcal

Author: Great Grub, Delicious Treats

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper

For the Creamy White Sauce

1 cup butter
1 tablespoon flour
2 cups heavy cream
6 ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon Slap ya Mama
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup pasta water
16 ounce box fettuccine pasta

Instructions

In a large pot, over medium-high heat, boil water, with a little salt added, and cook pasta until al dente.
Remove ½ cup of pasta water and set aside. Drain pasta and set aside.
In a frying pan, melt butter and then add shrimp and seasonings. Cook for 3 minutes on each side until pink.
In a large skillet, melt butter and stir in flour until well combined.
Pour in the heavy cream, stir, then add Parmesan cheese until melted.
Add pasta water and seasonings, stir and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add cooked pasta to the sauce, stir to combine and add shrimp. Stir.
Serve hot with a side salad and crusty bread.

Notes

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