Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a luscious, easy-to-make dish that combines tender shrimp with perfectly cooked fettuccine in a creamy garlic butter sauce. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering rich flavors that will impress your family and friends. With just a few key ingredients and quick preparation, you’ll enjoy a restaurant-quality meal right at home. Whether served as a main dish or paired with sides, this Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is sure to become a go-to favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 12 oz Fettuccine
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 4 cloves Garlic
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 4 tbsp Butter
- ¼ Juice of Lemon
- ¼ Lemon Zest
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat cooking oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Melt butter in the skillet, then add shrimp. Cook for 4-6 minutes until shrimp are opaque.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, sea salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg