Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and delicious meal that brings together succulent shrimp, rich garlic butter, and zesty lemon in a creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes. The fettuccine serves as the ideal base to soak up all the flavorful sauce, creating a comforting and satisfying experience. Elevate your dinner with this crowd-pleasing recipe that’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Fettuccine
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 4 cloves Garlic
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 4 tbsp Butter
- Juice and zest of ¼ Lemon
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat cooking oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Melt butter in the same skillet. Add shrimp and cook until opaque and pink (4-6 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the sauce.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg