Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a delectable dish that combines tender fettuccine with succulent shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or romantic dinners. With the bright flavors of lemon and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, this dish is both comforting and elegant—sure to impress your family or guests. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or enjoy it as is; either way, Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is destined to become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine
- 1 lb shrimp
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- Juice and zest of ¼ lemon
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add butter and shrimp to the skillet, cooking until shrimp are opaque and pink, about 4-6 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Toss cooked fettuccine into the skillet until well-coated with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg