Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients

• 1 pound fettuccini pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pound cooked shrimp – peeled and deveined
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• salt to taste

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine until tender but still firm, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in half-and-half. Add Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly until well combined. Mix in parsley; season with salt. Simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens.
3. Stir in fettuccine and toss until well coated.