Description
Create a restaurant-worthy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta in just 30 minutes. This recipe features al dente fettuccine in a glossy, creamy lemon butter sauce with perfectly seared shrimp, fresh parsley, and parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Fettuccine
- 1 lb Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter, divided
- 4 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Broth
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Large Lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- Kosher Salt to taste
- Freshly Cracked Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook fettuccine in heavily salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Step 2: Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink with golden-brown edges. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds). Deglaze with vegetable broth, scraping the pan, and let it reduce by half.
- Step 4: Stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Bring to a simmer. Whisk in the remaining 4 tbsp of butter one piece at a time. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 5: Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss. Use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed. Return shrimp to the pan with the fresh parsley. Toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with more parmesan and a lemon wedge.
Notes
Don’t Overcook the Shrimp: They cook very quickly and will heat up again in the final step. The Power of Pasta Water: This starchy water is the secret to a smooth, emulsified sauce that coats the noodles perfectly. Fresh is Best: Use fresh lemon juice, garlic, and parsley for the most vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg