Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and delightful dish that brings together tender shrimp, rich garlic butter sauce, and fettuccine pasta in just 25 minutes. This comforting meal is perfect for both busy weeknights and elegant gatherings, appealing to seafood lovers with its zesty flavor profile and fresh ingredients. The creamy texture combined with the aromatic notes of garlic and lemon makes every bite a memorable experience. Whether served as a main course or paired with a side salad and crusty bread, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
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 (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a frying pan, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add butter and shrimp to the pan; cook until shrimp are opaque and pink (4-6 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and black pepper until mixed well.
- Combine cooked fettuccine with the shrimp mixture; stir to coat evenly.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg