Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick yet indulgent dish that brings together tender shrimp, rich garlic butter sauce, and perfectly cooked fettuccine for a satisfying meal. In just 30 minutes, you can impress your family or guests with this delightful combination of flavors. The zesty lemon and creamy Parmesan cheese elevate the dish, making it perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings. With its bold taste and comforting texture, Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine
- 1 lb shrimp
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¼ lemon juice (juice from 1/4 of a lemon)
- ¼ lemon zest (zest from 1/4 of a lemon)
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a frying pan, heat cooking oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add butter to the pan, then cook shrimp until they turn opaque and pink (about 4-6 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the pan until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg