Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a culinary delight that marries tender shrimp with fettuccine, all enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce. This dish is remarkably easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions alike. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is sure to impress seafood lovers and pasta enthusiasts alike. The combination of garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese creates a savory experience that tantalizes the taste buds. Serve it with a fresh salad or crusty garlic bread for a complete meal that’s bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Fettuccine
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 4 tbsp Butter
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- Juice from ¼ Lemon
- Zest from ¼ Lemon
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat cooking oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Melt butter in the skillet, then add shrimp and cook until opaque and pink (about 4–6 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, Parmesan, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Toss in the drained fettuccine and mix thoroughly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg