Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a heavenly dish that perfectly combines succulent shrimp, buttery garlic sauce, and tender fettuccine. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, taking just 45 minutes from prep to plate. With a rich flavor profile that includes fresh lemon juice and Parmesan cheese, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it with a sprinkle of parsley and a squeeze of lemon for an extra burst of freshness. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta will become a go-to favorite in your repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Fettuccine
- 1 lb Shrimp (peeled)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 4 tbsp Butter
- ¼ Lemon (juiced and zested)
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm the cooking oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Melt butter into the skillet with garlic, then add shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn opaque, about 4-6 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until combined and cheese melts.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the skillet with the shrimp sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg