Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and delicious meal that brings together the rich flavors of garlic and butter, perfectly complementing succulent shrimp and fettuccine pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its simplicity and bold taste, it’s sure to impress any pasta lover. The buttery sauce, enhanced by a hint of lemon, creates a delightful balance that pairs beautifully with fresh salads or crusty bread. Elevate your dining experience with this mouthwatering recipe that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm the cooking oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add butter to the skillet, then stir in shrimp until they turn opaque (about 4-6 minutes).
- Mix in lemon juice, zest, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the fettuccine to the skillet and toss everything together until coated in sauce.
- Serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg