This Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Alfredo recipe is a great way to bring the restaurant home! Fettuccine pasta in a creamy rich white sauce with seafood. Ready in just 30 minutes.
1/2poundextra small shrimp(or shrimp size of choice)(or more if preferred)
Instructions
Start the water for the fettuccine pasta. Cook as per package directions until just shy of al dente (it will be added to the sauce later and will continue to cook). If the pasta is done too early, drain and set aside while reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid just in case the sauce is too thick.
1 pound fettuccine
As the water is starting for the pasta, combine the butter and cream in a large pot or a wide skillet with tall edges.. Heat over medium until the butter is melted into the cream.
1/4 pound unsalted butter, 2 cups heavy cream
Turn heat down to medium low. Add the nutmeg to the cream and butter mixture. Whisk to combine.
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Add the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste (cheese is salty, so make sure you do not salt until after the Parmesan is added).
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan, salt, black pepper
Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors. If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water at a time to loosen the sauce (or cream). If too thin, let it cook a little longer.
Add the shrimp and toss. Let the shrimp heat up as needed in the sauce. Serve immediately.
1/2 pound extra small shrimp
Notes
The quality of the cheese is very important since it is the star of the dish. Use any freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Pre-grated cheese will not melt well and be grainy.They use the extra small shrimp which typically comes pre-cooked. If you are using raw shrimp of any size, add to the sauce to cook as needed before adding the pasta.