Prawn Fettuccine Alfredo

Name: Prawn Fettuccine Alfredo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian, European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 450 g fettuccine; 3 tbsp. butter; 450 g prawns, peeled and deveined, tails removed; salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tbsp. plain flour; 240 ml double cream; 120 ml whole milk; 1 egg yolk; 100 g freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish; 1 tbsp. Chopped parsley, for garnish

4 steps

Prep:15minCook:25min

Fettuccine alfredo is one of life's greatest comfort foods. It's creamy, cheesy, carb-y, and super super flavourful. We especially love this version because the prawn adds lots of extra flavour and some lean protein too! Make sure to avoid the common mistakes listed below and you'll master this dish in no time.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:09:02 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories916.9 kcal (46%)

Total Fat48.1 g (69%)

Carbs67.8 g (26%)

Sugars3.7 g (4%)

Protein47.3 g (95%)

Sodium686.4 mg (34%)

Fiber3.6 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

450gfettuccine

3 Tbspbutter

450gprawns

peeled and deveined, tails removed

salt

freshly ground black pepper

2cloves garlic

crushed

2 Tbspplain flour

240mldouble cream

120mlwhole milk

1egg yolk

100gParmesan

freshly grated, plus more for garnish

1 Tbspparsley

chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Cook fettuccine according to the instructions on box, reserving a cup of pasta water to thicken the sauce, if needed.

Step 2

In a large pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon butter until melted. Add prawns, season with salt and pepper and cook until pink and completely opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove prawns from pan and set aside.

Step 3

Into the pan, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and garlic. Cook until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook until no longer raw, 2 minutes. Stir in double cream and milk, then whisk in egg yolk. Bring to a low simmer and whisk in parmesan. When cheese is melted and sauce has thickened slightly, add cooked pasta and prawns, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Garnish with more parmesan and parsley.