Description
A delightful lemon butter pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp, perfect for a refined dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, grated for serving
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the garlic.
- Consider adding asparagus tips or cherry tomatoes for color and flavor.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: lemon butter pasta with shrimp recipe