Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine in Alfredo Sauce
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo pairs tender shrimp and fettuccine with a creamy half-and-half or heavy cream sauce enriched with butter, garlic, and grated Parmesan. Fresh parsley adds color and a light herbal note, making this rich, comforting pasta a simple choice for a weeknight dinner or relaxed gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine in Alfredo Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 36
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir shrimp and garlic in the butter for 1 minute. Pour in half-and-half and stir. Add Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring constantly. Stir in parsley and season with salt. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
- 3
Stir fettuccine into the sauce until evenly coated. Serve hot.
- Calories 463.52 kcal High 23%
- Protein 30.78 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 58.76 g 21%
- Total Fat 11.22 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 6.03 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 152.18 mg High 51%
- Sodium 234.32 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 2.75 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 2.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 264.6 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 2.86 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 345.8 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 30.65 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.6 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine in Alfredo Sauce is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cooked Shrimp, Fettuccine Pasta, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 463.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine in Alfredo Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cooked Shrimp, Fettuccine Pasta, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine in Alfredo Sauce?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 463.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine in Alfredo Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine in Alfredo Sauce healthy?
- Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine in Alfredo Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 463.52 calories and 30.78 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 234.32 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.03 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required