Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that effortlessly combines succulent shrimp with a creamy garlic butter sauce over fettuccine pasta. This quick and easy recipe, taking just 30 minutes to prepare, is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. The rich flavors of garlic and butter create an indulgent meal that will impress family and friends alike. Not only is this dish delicious, but it’s also packed with protein from the shrimp and can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables. Serve it with a fresh garden salad or garlic bread for a complete experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine
- 1 lb shrimp
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- Juice and zest of ¼ lemon
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat cooking oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for about 2 minutes.
- Add butter to the skillet and cook shrimp until they turn opaque, about 4-6 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg