Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic butter shrimp, garlic butter shrimp pasta, shrimp fettuccine
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 5

Ingredients:

12 oz fettuccine
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
4 tbsp butter
Juice of ¼ lemon
Zest of ¼ lemon
2 tbsp cooking oil
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Cook the pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
Cook the garlic and shrimp: Heat the cooking oil over medium heat in a large pan. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the butter and allow it to melt, then add the shrimp. Stir occasionally, cooking until the shrimp turn opaque and pink, about 4-6 minutes.
Add flavor: Once the shrimp are cooked, add the lemon juice, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until the cheese melts and everything is evenly combined.
Combine with pasta: Add the cooked fettuccine to the pan with the shrimp and toss gently until the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes:

Prep ahead: Prepare all ingredients before cooking as this dish comes together quickly.
Shrimp cooking tip: Be careful not to overcook the shrimp. They only need a few minutes until they turn opaque and pink. Overcooking can make them tough and chewy.
Butter & oil combo: Using a combination of butter and oil helps prevent the butter from burning while still imparting that rich, buttery flavor.