Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistibly rich and flavorful Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine recipe! Tender fettuccine noodles are tossed in a luscious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, infused with a hint of zesty lemon and perfectly seasoned shrimp. This 30-minute dish combines buttery sautéed shrimp, fresh parsley, and a touch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, making it an elegant yet easy-to-make meal. Perfect for seafood lovers, this pasta is ideal for date nights, special occasions, or cozy family dinners. Serve this creamy shrimp pasta with a crisp green salad and garlic bread for a restaurant-worthy experience in your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, one handful at a time, until completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), stirring well to combine.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, then add the drained pasta. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly in the creamy sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the pasta with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately, optionally topping with extra parmesan and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4449 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 239.9 g | 308% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.2 g | 656% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1474 mg | 491% | |
| Sodium | 8739 mg | 380% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 271.4 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 288.5 g | 577% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4147 mg | 319% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1683 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
