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Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Recipes with Fettuccine and Broccoli

I’ve always thought shrimp and pasta were meant for each other. Toss in a creamy Alfredo sauce and a handful of bright green broccoli, and suddenly you’ve got comfort food that feels a little dressed up. This shrimp Alfredo pasta recipe doesn’t just fill you up, it makes you want to linger at the table a little longer. Cooking this dish feels like a small win on a busy evening. The fettuccine swirls around the fork, the shrimp add a sweet, briny bite, and the broccoli brings freshness so it doesn’t feel heavy. You can almost hear the sigh of relief when everyone takes their first bite. Homemade Alfredo pasta recipes may sound fussy, but honestly, they’re just a quick sauce whisked together while the pasta boils. I’ll admit, I’ve tried shortcuts before, like grabbing a jar from the store, but once you taste the best shrimp Alfredo recipe made fresh at home, there’s no going back. If you’ve been craving a fettuccini Alfredo recipe that’s creamy but balanced, this is the one. It’s family friendly, date-night ready, and even makes leftovers worth fighting over. This recipe sits happily alongside baked chicken fettuccine Alfredo recipe variations, but for me, the shrimp keeps things exciting. Out of all the alfredo recipes I’ve tested, this one feels most like home.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Alfredo Pasta Recipes, alfredo recipes, baked chicken fettuccine alfredo recipe, best shrimp alfredo recipe, fettuccine alfredo recipe, fettuccini alfredo recipe, shrimp alfredo pasta recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Linda

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine according to package directions. Add broccoli florets in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat and whisk in Parmesan until sauce thickens.
  5. Return shrimp, fettuccine, and broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated with sauce.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with parsley if desired.