Description
A luscious Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta recipe featuring tender shrimp cooked in garlic butter, tossed with al dente fettuccine, Parmesan cheese, and fresh lemon zest and juice, creating a flavorful and easy-to-make seafood pasta dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz Fettuccine
Shrimp & Sauce
- 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil (such as olive or vegetable oil)
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- ¼ Lemon Juice (juice from 1/4 lemon)
- ¼ Lemon Zest (zest from 1/4 lemon)
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes or according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In a large pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the butter to the same pan and allow it to melt. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn opaque white with hints of pink, approximately 4-6 minutes.
- Add Flavors: Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the Parmesan melts and the sauce is well combined.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Transfer the cooked fettuccine into the pan with the shrimp and sauce. Toss gently to ensure the pasta is evenly coated with the garlic butter and cheese mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top if desired. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor, but frozen shrimp can be used if thawed properly.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice according to your taste preference.
- For a creamier sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream or pasta water while tossing.
- Feel free to substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano or Asiago cheese if desired.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil for added color and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/5 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
