Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a delectable dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the ocean to your dinner table in just 25 minutes. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, tossed with fettuccine pasta for a satisfying meal. The zesty kick from fresh lemon juice and the creaminess of Parmesan cheese elevate this dish, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Plus, it offers versatility, allowing you to add your favorite vegetables or proteins to suit your taste. Impress your family and friends with this comforting classic that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Fettuccine
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 4 cloves Garlic
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 4 tbsp Butter
- Juice and zest of ¼ Lemon
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a frying pan over medium heat, add cooking oil, then sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add butter and shrimp to the pan; cook until shrimp are opaque and slightly pink (about 4-6 minutes).
- Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the shrimp mixture, stirring well to coat.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 220mg