Lemon Fettuccine with Garlic Shrimp
Lemon Fettuccine with Garlic Shrimp is a delightful dish that brings together tender fettuccine pasta and juicy shrimp in a zesty garlic-lemon sauce. This quick and easy recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Each bite bursts with bright flavors, leaving you and your guests craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 large lemons (about ½ cup)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes or until pink and opaque.
- Stir in lemon juice and heavy cream; simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss the drained fettuccine with the shrimp mixture, adding reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.
- Finish with lemon zest and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 210mg