Shrimp Alfredo with Angel Hair Pasta has homemade creamy white sauce seasoned with garlic, shredded Parmesan cheese, and succulent shrimp all stirred together with perfect al dente pasta.
Why I love this recipe
This creamy shrimp pasta is easy and quick, ready in just 15 minutes. This dish makes a great lunch or dinner for busy weeknights.
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Ingredients
(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)
angel hair pasta
cream cheese
butter
milk
Parmesan cheese
jarred minced garlic
Salt and black pepper
raw shrimp
fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Substitutions
You can use fettuccine pasta, linguine, or any type of pasta instead of angel hair pasta.
Try using heavy cream instead of whole milk.
For a spicy kick, add some red pepper flakes or cajun seasoning.
Equipment needed for this recipe
How to make Shrimp Alfredo with Angel Hair Pasta
Step 1 – In a large pot of water, cook the pasta according to the package directions, then drain using a colander.
Step 2 – While the pasta is cooking, cut the cream cheese into cubes.
Step 3 – Also, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 4 – Add the cream cheese and butter, stirring until melted. It won’t be smooth and creamy yet.
Step 5 – Stir in the milk, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until thickened and smooth.
Step 6 – Add the shrimp and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, flipping them over halfway through. When the shrimp turn pink and opaque they are cooked through.
Step 7 – Stir in the drained pasta until well coated and cook until warmed through about 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Pro Tips
For the easiest and quickest prep, I recommend buying frozen shrimp in a bag that is labeled “peeled, deveined and tails removed”.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
Recipe FAQs
We like to serve a simple green salad and some garlic bread on the side.
Try a nice glass of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or my favorite, Moscato.
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Shrimp Alfredo with Angel Hair Pasta
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta (or fettuccine, linguine, etc.)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 pound shrimp, thawed (I buy peeled, deveined and tails removed)
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan, cook the pasta according to the package directions, then drain using a colander.
- While the pasta is cooking, cut the cream cheese into cubes.
- Also, heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the cream cheese and butter, stirring until melted. It won’t be smooth and creamy yet.
- Stir in the milk, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until thickened and smooth.
- Add the shrimp and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, flipping them over halfway through. The shrimp will be opaque and pink when cooked through.
- Stir in the drained pasta until well coated and cook until warmed through about 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For the easiest and quickest prep, I recommend buying frozen shrimp in a bag that is labeled "peeled, deveined and tails removed".
Nutrition
Hi and welcome. I’m Zona and I love creating recipes for easy dinners or desserts. Here you will find quick recipes, recipes that take minimal effort, or recipes that have few ingredients. Eat, drink, and enjoy!
This recipe is adapted from my other site Zona Cooks and serves 2 people.