Impress Your Friends With This Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccini alfredo
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Are you looking for a wholesome, scrumptious dish that you can cook for your dinner guests? If so, then a shrimp fettuccine alfredo could be up your alley. Here is your guide to cooking up this tasty dish that is sure to blow away your friends and family.

Ingredients:

  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • 1 pound fettuccine
  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 cup Parmesan
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 garlic cloves

Instructions:

  1. Cook the fettuccine according to the instructions on its packaging. Reserve a cup of pasta water when done.
  2. Heat one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  3. Pour the rest of the butter and garlic into the pan and warm for 1 minute. Whisk in the flour, heavy cream, milk, and egg yolk. Finally, add the cheese and cook until it is melted. Add pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  4. Garnish with parmesan and parsley and enjoy.