Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick yet luxurious dish that brings together the robust flavors of garlic, rich butter, and succulent shrimp, all tossed with perfectly cooked fettuccine. In just 15 minutes, you can create a meal that rivals your favorite restaurant’s seafood offerings. The addition of zesty lemon juice and fresh parsley not only elevates the flavor but also adds vibrant color to each plate. This versatile recipe can be customized with your favorite vegetables or served as an elegant centerpiece for family gatherings or dinner parties. Get ready to impress with this effortless yet delicious dish that will have everyone asking for 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
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper
- Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat cooking oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add butter to the pan, then stir in shrimp; cook until shrimp turn opaque (4-6 minutes).
- Mix in lemon juice, zest, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Toss cooked fettuccine into the pan until evenly coated.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 300mg