Chili Crisp Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Shrimp Alfredo with chili crisp and butter — creamy, spicy, and tossed with fettuccine for a quick and flavorful dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt
- 1 pound fettuccine, dry
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 to 4 tsp chili crisp, or to taste
- 12 ounces shrimp, large, peeled, deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional), for serving
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Add the fettuccine to the boiling water and cook, following the package instructions for al dente. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the pasta water and drain the fettuccine.1 tbsp Kosher salt | 1 pound fettuccine
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large sauté pan or deep skillet over medium heat and add 2 teaspoons of chili crisp. Add the shrimp and cook until they are opaque, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove the shrimp to a plate and set aside. Reduce the heat to medium-low.4 tbsp butter | 2 to 4 tsp chili crisp | 12 ounces shrimp
- Add the heavy cream to the pan and bring it to a gentle simmer. Add the cooked fettuccine and toss to coat. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese, tossing until melted and the sauce is smooth. Add a little of the reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.1 cup heavy cream | 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed and add more chili crisp, if desired. Add the shrimp back to the pan and place the pan over medium-low heat; cook just until heated through.Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Stir the basil into the pasta or use it as a garnish. Serve with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.2 tbsp chopped fresh basil | Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Start with 2 teaspoons of chili crisp and add more to taste—some brands are significantly spicier than others.
Nutrition
Calories: 587kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 27gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 229mgSodium: 349mgPotassium: 395mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 959IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 189mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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