Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a delightful fusion of tender fettuccine and succulent shrimp, enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy dish, ready in just 30 minutes, is perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to romantic evenings. The combination of fresh garlic, creamy Parmesan, and zesty lemon creates an irresistible flavor that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Fettuccine
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 4 cloves Garlic
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
- Juice and zest of ¼ Lemon
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Melt butter in the skillet with garlic, then add shrimp. Cook until shrimp are opaque (4-6 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the skillet until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (225g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg