The Recipe · No.940 · Shrimp Alfredo

Shrimp Alfredo, and where to source it

Shrimp Alfredo — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Shrimp Alfredo Italian-American 5best2buy.com

Sear the shrimp separately and add them back at the very end. They cook in under two minutes, and simmering them in the sauce while it thickens turns them to rubber — pull them the moment they curl and reunite off the heat.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep15 min
Cook18 min
Makesserves 4
CuisineItalian-American
Cost$$$
Contains  dairy · gluten · shellfish
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Fettuccine
The wide ribbon holds the cream sauce best.
1 lb
Local / market
Shrimp
Large, peeled and deveined, patted dry so they sear; add them back last.
1 lb
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Heavy cream
Real cream so the sauce reduces smooth, not half-and-half.
1.5 cups
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Parmesan
Grated fresh off the block; pre-shredded won't melt clean.
1.5 cups
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Butter
Starts the sauce and sears the shrimp. Unsalted.
4 tbsp
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Garlic
Minced, softened in the butter for both shrimp and sauce.
4 cloves
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Black pepper
Fresh-cracked and generous — most of the seasoning.
to taste
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
One-pot
The Method
  1. Cook the pastaBoil the fettuccine in salted water a minute shy of done; save a mug of the water.
  2. Sear the shrimpSear the shrimp in garlic butter about a minute a side until just curled, then remove.
  3. Build the sauceIn the same pan, add cream and simmer gently to thicken slightly.
  4. Melt the cheeseOff the heat, whisk in the Parmesan until smooth, loosening with pasta water.
  5. Combine and serveToss in the pasta, fold the shrimp back in off the heat, and finish with pepper.
The Toolkit

Large pot · Skillet · Box grater

Straight Answers
Can you make Shrimp Alfredo in an air fryer? — Sometimes

Sometimes — if the pieces are small and cooked dry, an air fryer can handle it in a single layer; anything saucy or liquid needs a pan. When in doubt, the stovetop or oven is the safe call.

Can you freeze Shrimp Alfredo? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Shrimp Alfredo ahead of time? — Partly

The components hold — prep the parts ahead and finish it close to serving for the best texture.

Is Shrimp Alfredo gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).

Is Shrimp Alfredo vegan? — No

No — it contains seafood, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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