Easy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Recipe (15 min) • Zona Cooks (2024)

This easy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Recipe has creamy homemade Alfredo sauce seasoned with garlic, shredded Parmesan cheese, and tender shrimp all stirred together with perfect al dente pasta. Ready in just 15 minutes!

Why I love this recipe

We love 15 minute meals and this one is easy and quick and makes a great lunch, dinner, or romantic date night meal for two. It’s great for busy weeknights or any night of the week.

Click to read about The Origins Of Fettuccine Alfredo.

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Ingredients

(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

uncooked pasta

cream cheese

butter

milk

Parmesan cheese

jarred minced garlic

Salt and pepper

shrimp (I buy peeled, deveined and tails removed)

Optional for garnish – chopped fresh parsley

Substitutions

You can use any type of pasta like long pasta, fettuccine pasta, angel hair, linguine, bow ties, or your favorite pasta noodles.

You can use shredded parmigiano reggiano cheese instead of Parmesan in this pasta dish.

Equipment used for this recipe

• large saucepan
• wooden spoon
• large skillet with high sides

How to make Shrimp Alfredo with Pasta

Step 1 –In a large pot of water, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Rest a wooden spoon over the water to help keep it from boiling over. Drain.

Step 2 –While the pasta is cooking, cut the cream cheese into cubes.

Step 3 –Also, heat a large frying pan with high sides over medium heat. Add the cream cheese and butter, stirring until melted. It won’t be smooth and creamy yet.

Step 4 –Stir in the milk, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese melts and is thickened and smooth.

Step 5 –Add the deveined shrimp to the homemade creamy alfredo sauce and cook over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes, flipping them over halfway through. The shrimp will be opaque and pink when cooked through.

Step 6 –Stir in the cooked pasta until well coated and cook until warmed through about 1-2 minutes.

Step 7 –Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Serve and Enjoy!

Pro Tips

For the easiest meal prep, I recommend buying frozen shrimp in a bag that is labeled “peeled, deveined and tails removed”.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.

Recipe FAQs

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Hi and welcome. I’m Zona and I have a passion for recipes. I share recipes, tips, tricks, and resources to help you cook for two. Eat, drink, and enjoy!

This recipe is also available on my other website Zona’s Lazy Recipes and serves 6.