Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that brings the flavors of the ocean to your dinner table in just 15 minutes. This delightful recipe features tender shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked fettuccine, and finished with a hint of lemon for zest. It’s not only quick and easy, making it ideal for busy weeknights but also impressive enough for special occasions. With its creamy texture and vibrant presentation, this pasta dish is sure to wow your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Fettuccine
- 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 4 tbsp Butter
- Juice and zest of ¼ Lemon
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add butter to the skillet and then shrimp; cook until shrimp are opaque, about 4-6 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until combined into a creamy sauce.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine into the skillet until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg