Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
A delightful dish combining garlic, buttery shrimp, and fresh lemon, perfect for busy weeknights or special dinners.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz Fettuccine
Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 lb Shrimp Fresh or thawed if frozen
- 4 cloves Garlic Use fresh for best flavor
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, for garnishing
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Juice of Lemon
- 1/4 cup Lemon Zest
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil For frying
- Sea Salt To taste
- Black Pepper To taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fettuccine pasta until al dente, then drain well and set aside.
Cooking
- 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.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until combined and the parmesan cheese is melted.
- Transfer the fettuccine into the pan and stir until evenly distributed. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley. Pairs beautifully with a side salad or crusty bread. A sprinkle of extra parmesan on top enhances the flavors.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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