Description
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta, a comforting dish that brings together tender shrimp, creamy fettuccine, and a zesty garlic-butter sauce. Perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to romantic date nights—this easy recipe is both quick to prepare and a crowd-pleaser. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal cleanup, you can serve up a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes. The combination of fresh lemon juice and parmesan cheese elevates this dish with brightness and depth, making it a must-try for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine
- 1 lb shrimp
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¼ lemon (juice and zest)
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fettuccine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan over medium heat, add cooking oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Melt butter in the same pan, then add shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn opaque (4-6 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the shrimp mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 190mg