Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
A delightful dish featuring the rich flavors of garlic, butter, and shrimp, perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Pasta and Shrimp
- 12 oz Fettuccine
- 1 lb Shrimp Use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp.
Flavoring
- 4 cloves Garlic Use fresh garlic for better flavor.
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1/4 cup Juice of Lemon Adjust according to your taste.
- 1/4 cup Lemon Zest Adjust according to your taste.
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
- Sea Salt To taste.
- Black Pepper To taste.
Instructions
Cooking the Pasta
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fettuccine pasta until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
Cooking the Shrimp
- In a pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
- Cook the garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Melt the butter in the same pan, then add the shrimp.
- Stir occasionally until the shrimp turn opaque white with some pink, which should take about 4-6 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is combined and the parmesan cheese is melted.
- Transfer the fettuccine into the pan and stir until evenly distributed.
Serving
- Garnish with parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley. Pair with a green salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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