Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and delicious dish that brings the flavors of the sea straight to your dinner table. This exquisite meal features tender shrimp bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfectly complemented by fettuccine pasta. Ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe delivers an unforgettable taste experience with fresh garlic and zesty lemon. It’s not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins. Impress your family and friends with this comforting dish that promises seconds!
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 boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a frying pan, heat cooking oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add butter to the pan, then stir in shrimp. Cook until shrimp are opaque and slightly pink (4-6 minutes).
- Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the shrimp mixture; stir well to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 225mg