Description

This Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a delicious and satisfying dish combining tender shrimp sautéed in garlic butter with al dente fettuccine, finished with zesty lemon and Parmesan cheese for a rich and flavorful meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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Pasta

12 oz Fettuccine

Shrimp and Sauce

1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cloves Garlic, minced
4 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp Cooking Oil (vegetable or olive oil)
½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
¼ Lemon Juice (juice from 1/4 of a lemon)
¼ Lemon Zest (zest from 1/4 of a lemon)
Sea Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste

Garnish

Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside to keep warm.
Sauté the Garlic: Heat cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Cook the Shrimp: Add the butter to the pan with garlic and let it melt. Then add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn opaque white with some pink highlights, about 4 to 6 minutes.
Add Flavorings: Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, grated Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the cooked fettuccine into the pan with the shrimp and sauce. Toss thoroughly to combine and evenly coat the pasta.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for garnish if desired. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your creamy garlic butter shrimp pasta.

Notes

Use fresh shrimp for best flavor and texture.
Do not overcook the shrimp; it only takes a few minutes until they turn opaque.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste after adding Parmesan cheese as it may add saltiness.
You can substitute fettuccine with other pasta shapes like linguine or spaghetti if preferred.
Optional garnish of parsley adds freshness and color.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/5 of recipe)
Calories: 480 kcal
Sugar: 1.2 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 195 mg