Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly marries succulent shrimp with a creamy garlic butter sauce over fettuccine. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering a burst of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing. The rich aroma of garlic combined with the zesty touch of lemon elevates this meal to new heights. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining guests, this delightful pasta is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine
- 1 lb shrimp
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- Juice and zest from ¼ lemon
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat cooking oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add butter and shrimp to the skillet; cook until shrimp turn opaque (4-6 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss cooked fettuccine in the skillet with the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg