Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Name: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz Fettuccine (approx 340g); 1 lb Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined (approx 450g)); 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (30ml); 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter (divided (85g)); 4 cloves Garlic (finely minced); 1 cup Dry White Wine (like Pinot Grigio (60ml)); 1 2 Heavy Cream (120ml); 1 large Lemon (juiced and zested); 1 4 Fresh Parsley (finely chopped (15g)); 1 2 Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated (50g), plus more for garnish); Kosher Salt (to taste); Freshly Cracked Black Pepper (to taste)

This Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta recipe is your new go-to for a stunningly simple weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like it came from a high-end restaurant. Tender, al dente fettuccine is enveloped in a glossy, pale-yellow lemon butter sauce, while perfectly seared pink shrimp provide a delightful contrast with their golden-brown edges. Finished with fresh parsley and a dusting of parmesan, this dish not only tastes amazing but is also visually stunning, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

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Ingredients

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Servings

•12 oz Fettuccine (approx 340g)
•1 lb Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined (approx 450g))
•2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (30ml)
•6 tbsp Unsalted Butter (divided (85g))
•4 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
•1 cup Dry White Wine (like Pinot Grigio (60ml))
•1 2 Heavy Cream (120ml)
•1 large Lemon (juiced and zested)
•1 4 Fresh Parsley (finely chopped (15g))
•1 2 Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated (50g), plus more for garnish)
•Kosher Salt (to taste)
•Freshly Cracked Black Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil.
2
Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until al dente.
3
Just before draining, reserve at least 1 cup (240ml) of the starchy pasta water.
4
Drain the pasta and set it aside.