Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, combined with al dente fettuccine pasta and finished with a hint of lemon and Parmesan cheese. This easy one-pan recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz Fettuccine
Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
- ¼ lemon Juice (juice from 1/4 of a lemon)
- ¼ lemon Zest (zest from 1/4 of a lemon)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 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 according to package directions, usually about 10-12 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
- Prepare the garlic: Heat cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook the shrimp: Add butter to the pan with the garlic, allowing it to melt completely. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn opaque white with pink highlights, about 4 to 6 minutes.
- Add flavorings: Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Continue stirring until the cheese 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 evenly distribute the sauce and coat the pasta thoroughly.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a pop of color and freshness before serving. Enjoy your Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta hot!
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture; if frozen, thaw completely before cooking.
- Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; they cook quickly and are done when they turn opaque.
- You can adjust the amount of garlic and lemon to suit your taste preferences.
- Parmesan cheese adds creaminess and depth to the sauce, use freshly grated for best results.
- This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/5 of the recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
