Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender shrimp sautéed in garlic butter with al dente fettuccine pasta. Enhanced by fresh lemon juice and zest, and finished with parmesan cheese, this recipe offers a perfect balance of zesty, buttery, and savory flavors. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this pasta dish is simple to prepare yet elegant and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 12 oz Fettuccine
Seafood
- 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce Components
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil (such as olive or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1/4 Lemon, juice from 1/4 lemon
- 1/4 Lemon Zest, zest from 1/4 lemon
Seasoning
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente according to package instructions, typically 10-12 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In a large pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, taking care not to burn it.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the butter to the same pan and let it melt. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn opaque white with a hint of pink, approximately 4-6 minutes.
- Add flavorings: Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, grated parmesan cheese, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the parmesan melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the drained fettuccine into the pan with the shrimp and sauce. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the pasta is evenly coated.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top if desired. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your flavorful garlic butter shrimp pasta.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor impact.
- Shrimp can be substituted with prawns or scallops if preferred.
- For an extra touch, add chili flakes for some heat.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Parmesan cheese can be replaced with pecorino or asiago for different flavor profiles.
- This recipe is best served freshly made as the sauce can thicken when reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/5 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
