Homemade Garlic Butter Shrimp Alfredo Melt
A decadent, restaurant-quality fusion dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, layered with creamy Alfredo pasta, and finished with a perfectly golden, melted cheese crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Cook pasta in salted boiling water; drain.
3.Sauté shrimp with garlic and butter in a skillet.
4.Make sauce with cream and Parmesan.
5.Combine pasta, shrimp, and sauce; top with mozzarella.
6.Bake 15 minutes, then broil until golden.
7.Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Use penne for better sauce retention.
Add a pinch of nutmeg for depth.
Serve with a crisp side salad.