Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a delectable dish that marries succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter sauce, all elegantly tossed with fettuccine. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe delivers impressive flavors in just 30 minutes. The union of fresh ingredients like garlic, shrimp, and zesty lemon creates an unforgettable meal that will leave your guests raving. Serve it alongside a fresh green salad or warm garlic bread for a complete dining experience that satisfies every craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Fettuccine
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 4 cloves Garlic
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 4 tbsp Butter
- ¼ Lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat cooking oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add butter and then shrimp; cook until shrimp turn opaque white with some pink, approximately 4-6 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the shrimp mixture and stir thoroughly to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 210mg