Creamy Shrimp Pasta Recipe (VIDEO)
This Creamy Shrimp Pasta reminds me of my favorite dish at Olive Garden. The creamy Alfredo sauce generously coats the juicy shrimp and noodles. Your family will be humming with every bite and will request it for dinner again and again. One of our favorite shrimp recipes!
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If you cook the sauce while the pasta is on the stove, you can be done with the entire meal in under 30 minutes. It’s so simple and has a short list of ingredients, but tastes restaurant quality. This homemade creamy shrimp pasta is way better than going out because it’s not overly salty like dining out tends to be and you don’t get the big bill at the end of your meal #winning!!
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This is one of the best reviewed recipes on our blog and for good reason (read the glowing reviews here). Creamy shrimp pasta is super easy and tasty! Many of you have told me that you love it more than Olive Garden’s Shrimp alfredo, which is an amazing compliment.
Want to Substitute the Wine?
No problem! Here is a great white wine substitute: squeeze some lemon juice into the sauce after adding the cream, adding the lemon juice to taste (about 1/2 medium lemon) then season to taste with salt, pepper and paprika. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice, not concentrate.
Make-Ahead tip: This pasta tastes just as good the next day! Add a splash of milk and reheat slowly over lower heat until very warm/hot but not simmering. As with any alfredo pasta, reheating over high heat will cause the cream to separate and liquify into butter.
Funny how that little bit of black pepper, parsley and parmesan cheese really fancies it up at the end, making it look and feel like fine dining. It’s the perfect time to whip out that hand cranked pepper mill to set the mood! 😉
Pasta Recipes to Explore:
These are the most popular pasta recipes on our blog – the top rated and best loved.
- Shrimp Scampi Pasta – Can you tell we love shrimp pasta recipes?
- Lasagna Casserole – All the classic flavors of Lasagna made easy!
- Slow Cooker Lasagna – This one has a make-ahead option
- Spaghetti and Meatballs – The juiciest meatballs we’ve tried!
- Chicken Tetrazzini – A must try, creamy chicken pasta bake
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Creamy Shrimp Pasta Recipe (VIDEO)
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb fettuccini pasta
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (21-25 ct)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, (medium), finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/3 cup white wine, I used Chardonnay
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp paprika, or to taste
- 1 Tbsp Parsley, finely chopped, to garnish
Instructions
- Add 3/4 lb pasta to a pot of boiling water with 1 Tbsp salt and cook according to package instructions until al-dente. Drain without rinsing and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, prepare the shrimp and sauce. Season shrimp with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper and 1/4 tsp paprika. Place a large, non-stick pan over medium/high heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Once oil is hot, add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2 min per side or just until cooked through and no longer translucent. Remove to a separate dish to prevent overcooking.
- In the same hot pan, add 2 Tbsp butter with finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and golden (3-5 mins), stirring often. Add minced garlic and sauté another minute until fragrant. Stir in 1/3 cup white wine and boil down until there is only 25% of the liquid left.
- Stir in 2 cups cream, bring to a light boil then simmer 2 min. Sprinkle sauce with 1/3 cup parmesan cheese and stir just until creamy and smooth. Let it come just to a simmer without boiling then turn off the heat and season sauce with more salt, pepper and paprika to taste.
- Stir in the drained pasta and cooked shrimp, tossing until noodles are well coated in sauce. Serve in warm pasta bowls with a generous sprinkle of finely chopped parsley, more parmesan cheese and some freshly cracked black pepper.
Notes
Nutrition Per Serving
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Boos Dark Cutting Board
Glass Mixing Bowls
Blue Staub Pan with Lid
5 1/2 Qt Dutch Oven Pot
Cook’s Knife
Love shrimp? Explore all of our top shrimp recipes here. I hope this easy shrimp pasta becomes a new favorite for you!
P.S. Because I’ve had loads of questions about omitting the wine – I think the wine really makes the flavor in this dish next-level delicious but if you prefer not to use it, the recipe still works, just replace it with chicken broth, season the sauce to taste and add a splash of lemon juice for extra flavor.
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This was exactly what I was looking for!! Thank you so much it’s absolutely delicious 😋
You’re welcome, glad that you found this recipe!
Making this in 2 hours and just got back from the grocery store. I was curious if I should throw the frozen shrimp in to the freezer or leave it out until I start cooking.
HI Trevor, I would thaw under cold water then drain well and pat dry, cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to use the shrimp.
I am making this this evening and had a question, do you use the shrimp frozen or does it need to be thawed first?
Hi Christy! I would thaw them under cold water then drain well and pat dry.
I have made several of your recipes with great success! Thanks for sharing and caring. I’m gonna try this Shrimp Linguine recipe since my hubby Loves it. I’ll let you know how it turns out. (I’m sure it will be fantastic!) Thanks! 🙋🏻♀️
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe Sonia.
I added three handfuls of chopped fresh spinach. It was absolutely delicious.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Tina!
Wow! this was delicious. The sauce was perfect and so easy to make.
So glad to hear that, Angelica!
Made it just as described and my husband loved it, me too. Next time I might sprinkle toasted pistachios over it with the parsley.
Sounds like a plan! I hope you’ll enjoy the different varities that you will try.
Natasha this was the first time for me in making this. It was so tasty and easy to make. The flavors were fantastic and i will be making this again. My husband loved it! Thanks and keep the recipes coming.
I’m so happy you loved the flavor, Cynthia! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
I made this for dinner tonight. It was delicious!! I used thin spaghetti noodles, I thought I had fettuccine at home when I was at the grocery store. Oh well, it turned out just fine!!
Thank you!
You’re welcome, Brenda! I’m glad you loved it.
Hi,
I just tried it. My hubby loved it so much, he kept scraping the plate.
That’s wonderful, Mar! I’m glad it was a hit.
I just tried this tonight. It was easy and heavenly!! “Thank you” as this is what I always order if I go out to eat. Now I don’t have to wait for special occasions to enjoy this delicious meal. 🙂
I’m so glad you loved it!
Excellent. Easy and fast to cook/prepare. White wine really adds a special flavor to the dish! Loved it.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that, Marcos!
I’ve never ever commented before on recipe sites but I have to admit the more I search for recipes, the more I gravitate to yours. Thank you for all the delicious recipes and tips!
Love that! Thank you so much for sharing, this makes me super happy and inspired.
I love this recipe! My 4 & 5 year ate it all, and my husband (previous life as a chef) said it was really good. I will definitely make this recipe again many times. Thank you!
Yay, that’s lovely feedback! Thanks so much for sharing that with us.
I got lots of brown bits after cooking the shrimp. As a result the onion wine mixture is sort of a brown color. Should I start over using a clean pan. I am afraid my sauce will not be pretty and white like yours.
Hi Barbara, it will be great, those browned bits don’t affect the color too much but it adds a ton of flavor into the sauce.
I have made this repeatedly and it never fails to impress. Natasha,if I want no fail,delicious recipes,yours are my go-to favorites time and again. Our creamy pasta shrimp was accompanied by your easy 4 ingredient bread. An amazing no fail recipe. Thank you for your makeable,delicious recipes,your blog posts and family friendly meals.
Hi Maxene! Thank you so much for sharing. So glad you are enjoying the recipes.
This pasta recipe is easy to follow and it really is delicious. I have made this recipe many times for guests and everyone loves it.
I’m so happy it was a hit Joyce! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
We just tried this. Amazing! Better than any restaurant I’ve been too!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
I’m one of your biggest fans. I used your cream sauce, from this recipe, with a Costco pasta.
OMG. A new family favorite. Thank you!
Hi David! That’s great. So glad you found a new family favorite.
Excellent. This is the third time I’ve made it and it was great each time.
So glad you love the recipe, Brenda! Thank you for the feedback.
Made this this evening and it was amazing. I added cut up asparagus for a little extra. thank you for the recipe.
Sounds great, Liz! So glad you loved the recipe.
Hi Natasha I love your recipe. They are easy to make and understand.
So far I made your blueberry muffin. Beef stroganoff.
Was so delicious. My family wants more recipe.
I would like to make this recipe. What can I use instead of cream? I do not have any.
I do have sour cream? Or 2%milk??
Hi Noelline! I’m so glad you are loving the recipes. I have not tested sour-cream. Using milk will produce a lighter sauce but it should still work.
This recipe is excellent!!! We all loved it and will make again. I had all the ingredients at home but not the parsley so I’ll be sure to have some for next time.
Perfect! I’m so happy that you liked it.
Hi Natasha… Not about the recipe, but check your FB post with the meme about kids learning about ‘Life’ in school. There’s a questionable comment that is under your name but is one of those “You Win Check My Profile” spams. Wondering if perhaps your account has been hacked.
It is not from me. Unfortunately, there are a lot of fake accounts circulating online, especially on Facebook. I recommend reporting those scammers on Facebook so the page can be disabled right away. Stay safe!
Allergic to Seafood and Fish.
What can I use?
“Thank You!!!!”.
😁
Hi Nancy! You can use chicken if you’d like. I also have some other chicken pasta recipes on my website that you may enjoy, like my chicken tetrazzini.
I love this dish and have made it many times- I also love Natasha’s Salmon Cakes recipe.
Your recipes and approach to cooking are wonderful! Thank you!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying my recipes!
Hi Natasha. I don’t have heavy cream on hand, but I do have a pint of half and half. Will that work in the creamy shrimp pasta recipe, by chance? Should I add extra fat in the form of butter perhaps?
Hi Julie! Using a lighter cream or half-and-half will produce a lighter sauce but it should still work.
This is pretty good but it could be great with some modifications. As is, it tastes heavily of cream. I tripled the garlic and would say you should even 5x or 6x the garlic. Probably double the parmesan too. We added some frozen peas at the end for color and that was a good addition. The salty shrimp was really good.
It’s perfect as is. My family would not eat it with all that garlic And the heavy cream makes it 👍❤️
Made this today. I had to make a few adjustments such as I used a chicken bouillon cube to make a cup of broth, then used 1/3 cup in place of the wine. I reduced the whipping cream to 1 3/4 cups. I also used 12 ounces of raw shrimp.I added 1/2cup of the pasta water like another commenter suggested. I served with crusty baguette bread and a simple salad. Better than a restaurant version!
Thank you for sharing! I’m so glad you loved it.
Made it tonight. Great dish without needing anything –even spinach. Spinach will just disappear in a sauce. My kids loved it and it will be on a weekly rotation with other Natasha’s recipes.
Natasha thank you for all your and Vlads’ hard working. Keep up a great work. You are easy to follow and your recipes are fantastic. Hope you are working on your book…
Hi Nikolai! That’s wonderful, I’m glad your kids loved this recipe. Thank you for your love and support! My cookbook will release in October 2023! 🙂
Quel delices nous avons tres apprecie ce plat de pate mille merci bonne journee
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
I live alone and don’t cook much. Your quick recipes have saved me from eating canned tuna or frozen meals every day.
Hi Paula! That’s great. I’m so glad they are helpful.
Natasha,
YOU are by far my favorite go to for the best recipes! This surpassed my expectations! Hubby and Granddaughter loved it! I wish I could eat pasta every day…. It when I get to….this is the one!
My husband said…”if we had went out for this meal it would have been over $50 a platel!
Thank you!
Aaw, thank you for sharing that. We are truly blessed to see this message.
I made this for dinner tonight. Your directions were perfect. I followed the recipe to a T and it turned out magnificent!! Everyone loved it and my husband wants me this again. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
I’m so glad it worked out, Sue! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much for your recipes. I have enjoyed a few that I have tried immensely. I trust your taste and follow readily.
I’m so glad to hear that. Thank you!
So amazing! I add bacon pieces and spinach. Cook the bacon first, then cook your onions, garlic, and shrimp in about 2 Tbsp of the bacon grease, instead of butter. Add chopped pieces of spinach to cream, while it simmers. It turns out so creamy and flavorful! Such an amazing recipe! Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Linz! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
This recipe is soooo tasty! Creamy and delightfully satisfying. Thank you!
You’re welcome, thanks for the good review!
Excellent! So flavorful. Easy to follow instructions. I felt like I was eating from my favorite Italian restaurant. My husband loved it. I dislike it when people say how they changed the recipe but I have to admit, I added a little fresh spinach. Makes quite a bit so there is plenty of leftovers. I will definitely make this again. Thank you.
So glad it was enjoyed, Dawn! Thank you for the wonderful review.
I made the shrimp pasta tonight, used linguine instead of fettuccine. Sooo good, will make for company next weekend. I love Natasha’s recipes, they never fail.
Thank you 😊
That’s great, Lydia! So glad you loved this recipe.
Could I substitute angel hair for this recipe? I want a lighter pasta than fettuccini.
Hello Noelle, I have not tested that to advise Feel free to experiment and let us know how that goes!
Hi, would it still taste good if I leave out the wine? I don’t have any on hand but I would like to attend this recipe today. Thank you so much and I am a big fan
Hello Crystle. you can omit the white wine and squeeze some lemon juice into the sauce after adding the cream, adding the lemon juice to taste (about 1/2 medium lemon) then season to taste with salt, pepper and paprika. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice, not concentrate.
The sauce is truly amazing.
I made this with homemade pasta that was too thick, cooked the sauce too hot/long so the shrimp overcooked and the cheese separated, but nobody cared. Rave reviews all around! Thank you for saving me on a hassled night!
That’s wonderful, Steve! So glad this recipe was enjoyed.
Hi Natasha! I cannot use the wine as I am Muslim so can I use lemon juice or do you have another choice for me.
Thank you
Hi, please see the section in the post titled “Want to Substitute the Wine?” I hope you love the recipe!
Hi!
Why are you using Whipping cream instead of heavy cream? I thought whipping cream was more for desserts?
Thanks!
Hi Griselda. They can be used interchangeably. The higher the fat content, the thicker the cream, and the easier it is to whip into stable peaks. That is what makes heavy whipping cream best for dessert. Also, the higher the fat content, the less chance for curdling and separation when heated to make the sauce. You can use a lighter cream if you’d like as well, just be careful to not overheat the sauce as it will separate.
This is a WONDERFUL recipe. Its become a staple at my home. The white wine I use in the recipe is what Helen Rennie calls ‘two-buck-Chuck.’
Thanks for the recipe. I make this a few times a month along with YouTube’s Eva & Harper of ‘Pasta Grammar’ cooked cherry tomatoes & pasta. Forgive me for not remembering the name of the dish.
This recipe takes so little time to make that it’s great for weeknights & weekends! ☺️👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you for your good comments and feedback!
My go to recipe! So easy and so forgiving. Smoked paprika makes it so much better! 🙂
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Marina!
I planned to make this recipe, but just realized I don’t have an onion. Do you think it would still be okay without it?
Hi Lyuda! I think it will still be fine, it may affect the taste a little, if you have onion powder to use in its place, that would help. 🙂
Hi – Do you know if the sauce thickens because of the pasta? I was wanting to us spaghetti squash in lieu of the pasta to make this a gluten free dinner.
Hi Charlene, I guess the starch from the pasta could help thicken the sauce but this should work just fine with spaghetti squash. The cream in the sauce helps it get thick.
Really interested in trying this recipe ! But Do you cut off the tails off the shrimp ?
Hi Heather! The shrimp is peeled and deveined so their tails are removed. 🙂
I don’t use alcohol in my cooking. What do you recommend to substitute the white wine with?
You can use more broth in its place.
I made this exactly to a t and my family loved it. Is there a way I can make the sauce and freeze the sauce for later.
That’s wonderful Joy! So glad they loved it. I have not tested freezing to advise what the outcome would be once thawed. IF you try it out, please let us know how it works. 🙂
Natasha, Natasha, Natasha, we have had this recipe 5 times and it just gets better and better. I now have to make a double batch for leftovers which is a 1st come 1st served. My husband “demands” this once a week and your meatloaf. You are a star
That’s wonderful, Leah! So glad to hear that.
Hi Natasha,
Based on all the favorable comments I would like to make this for a dinner party for ten people this week. Can the recipe be doubled and still work?
Thanks,
Tony
Hi Tony! Yes, you can.
Natasha, I need your advice. I want to make homemade noodles so, what kind of manual pasta maker do you recommend? Thank you. I love your recipes.
Hi Karen, I use this KitchenAid attachment HERE. You can also find all of our favorite kitchen tools in our Amazon Affiliate Shop HERE.
Geez…all your cooking items are over $200 (except for the $30 bowls)!! Bet it is super nice to be rich!!
Hi Scout, I have been collecting good items over many years but I always recommend buying the best quality you can afford because those things are meant to last a lifetime with proper care.
i don’t leave comments on recipes. but miss natasha, this was AMAZING. i am very new to the kitchen after just finishing my first year of college, and this was delicious, and perfectly my speed. thank you for helping me impress my family with this awesome recipe 😉
Hello Audrey, that’s nice to hear! Thank you for taking the time and leaving a review, we’re so glad that you enjoyed this recipe.
I want to make this recipe for 10 people can it be doubled.
I have made this recipe before and it was delicious.
Yes, it can be doubled.
a delicious meal. The only suggestion I would make is I added 1/2 cup of the pasta water left at the end. That makes the pasta hold the sauce better and makes the sauce thicker and gives you more sauce.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
Hello 🙂 do you think it would be okay to substitute for red wine? 😅 I don’t have white wine
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Hi Elizabeth, I would not recommend red wine because it will change the color of your cream sauce.
The best shrimp Alfredo recipe I have ever tried!
I have been making this for years now.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Mariya!
Hi!!!
Ur recipes never disappoint!!!! So gonna try this tonight 😍I don’t have the wine… will it still taste good without it? Any substitutions?
Hi Amy! I’m glad to hear you enjoy my recipes. Yes, you can substitute the wine, see my recipes notes for instructions on this. 🙂
I used evaporated milk instead of the whipping cream and did not use white wine at all! It turned out really yummy.
Glad you liked it!
I only have sherry and half n half at home. Can I make these substitutions for the white wine and cream? If so, can I use the same proportions?
Hi Donna, I haven’t tried that substitution, but one of my readers has, here’s what they said: “Substituted wine with white wine vinegar and it was perfect.” I hope this helps! Also, using a lighter cream or half and half will produce a lighter sauce.
This is THE best Alfredo recipe I go to it’s probably the best Alfredo I’ve ever tasted in MY opinion. Anytime I cook Alfredo this exact recipe is what I use. Love it!!
Wow, love it! Thank for the awesome feedback, Jaycie.
Used white wine vinegar and it broke my cream. Left with a bunch of water separated from the fat. Recipe was good but I won’t be using the white wine vinegar again.
Sorry to hear that didn’t work, Ben. I usually don’t recommend that but I saw someone else share that they used white vinegar and it worked. So I guess it really depends.
Hi Natasha! This recipe sounds delicious but I don’t have any whipping cream today. Is there something I can substitute?
Hi Sunny, I haven’t experimented with anything else. The cream is pretty critical in this recipe. I do have a great shrimp scampi pasta without cream.
Hi Natasha,
I’m currently vacationing in Mexico – I used fresh shrimp and stuck to the recipe very closely – here’s my deviation. I sautéed approximated 1/3 lb of bacon, set that aside and sautéed the onion and garlic in the fat from the bacon. I got lucky, the dish was fantastic! However, I’ve learned to stick with your recipe s as described due to failure. This one is an exception. Thanks Natasha! You are the best!
Hi David! So glad it worked out for you. Thank you.
This pasta tastes great! However, I used 1 1/2 cups of whipping cream.
Glad you like it!
Made this dish actually added fresh broccoli cooked it in the sauce for awhile then added the pasta and shrimp my family loved it
Yum! Sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing. So glad your family enjoyed this recipe.
Hi I’m wondering if I could use white wine vinegar in place of the white wine?
Hi Kate, I haven’t tried that substitution, but one of my readers has, here’s what they said: “Substituted wine with white wine vinegar and it was perfect.” I hope this helps!
I accidently bought cooked shrimp and not raw. Can I still use these for this recipe?
Raw shrimp is what I use. I have not tried this with cooked shrimp. I think it would still be fine to use. You can sauté the shrimp until the surfaces start turning golden brown but you want to be careful not to overcook them since they are already pre-cooked.
Yeah, you just have to skip cooking the raw shrimp. Maybe heat it up in the pan a little but that is it.
Can the shrimp and alfredo sauce be made earlier in the day? I am having guests but have a tiny tiny kitchen so always try to do things that I can get a jump on earlier in the day. The odds of you replying to this are probably not possible today but just thought I’d try 🙂
Hi Donna, please see this make-ahead tip in the recipe post: “Make-Ahead tip: This pasta tastes just as good the next day! Add a splash of milk and reheat slowly over lower heat until very warm/hot but not simmering. As with any alfredo pasta, reheating over high heat will cause the cream to separate and liquify into butter.” I hope this helps!
I love love some of your recipes which don’t contain so much unhealthy ingredients such as heavy whipping cream, sugar, mayonnaise…. I hope to see more of those coming.
Thank you!
I’m not disagreeing that heavy cream has more calories than skim milk but a cream based broth, soup or meal always calls for cream; it’s literally in the name. Why pick a recipe that’s a creamer base and then complain that it’s unhealthy? She has dozens of other recipes thst are lower in calorie. Your comment is like someone saying “I had to sweat the veg in oil or butter and It’s unhealthy “. Or a vegan commenting that the recipe should have given a vegan alternative.
This is an excellent recipe. It was so easy and contains only nutritious ingredients. Our family loved it and I will serve it often. Thank you so much!
You’re most welcome, Judy. Great to hear that this recipe was a huge hit!
Quick and easy. Unusual for me not to modify a recipe but I found this to contain everything it already needed.
I’m so glad it was perfect for you, Leianna!
Recipe looks amazing, thank you Natasha, but I am lactose intolerant. Can I do it with dairy free cheese and coconut cream?
Hi Amal, I haven’t tried that to advise. If you try that as an experiment, we’d love to know how it goes!
Love her cooking and can’t wait to try. I’m a single person so I cut down the recipe for 1. Or 2
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Cay! I hope you love this recipe!
I never really trust recipes online to be as good as they claim to be but this one is!! So delicious!!
My boyfriend couldn’t stop telling me how good the sauce was (like, he would say something every couple bites). This recipe is definitely going in our “make again” pile!!
And for reference, I used an extra clove of garlic, Sauvignon Blanc wine, and didn’t measure the Parmesan (probably added “too much” but I thought it was perfect).
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Maddie!
Made this for my hubby’s birthday, Needless to say, it was a HUGE hit with him and the kids!!
They can’t wait til I make it again, which will definitely be sooner than later.
Thanks for a wonderful recipe!
Hi Jo, I’m happy to hear that it was a huge hit! Thank you for sharing that with us.
Very yummy, family enjoyed immensely! Will definitely make again!!!
Hi Sharon, I am so happy to hear that!
I made this recipe tonight. The family really liked. It was simple to make and very tasty. Thank you!
Great to hear that, Michael. Thanks for the awesome feedback!