Description
Sizzling garlic butter shrimp pasta brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to dinner tables with elegant simplicity. Quick and luxurious ingredients blend seamlessly, promising restaurant-quality comfort you can easily craft in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pasta:
- 8 oz (226 grams) fettuccine pasta
Flavor Enhancers and Seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare fettuccine pasta according to package directions at a rolling boil, ensuring al dente texture. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of starchy cooking liquid for later use.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature, melting butter until it becomes golden and slightly foamy. Add shrimp, cooking swiftly until they transform into a vibrant pink color, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate, maintaining their warmth and juiciness.
- Using the same skillet, introduce minced garlic and sauté until aromatic, releasing its rich fragrance throughout the kitchen.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, carefully scraping accumulated browned bits from the bottom. Allow liquid to reduce by half, concentrating the flavor profile.
- Incorporate heavy cream, stirring gently and bringing the mixture to a delicate simmer. Let the sauce thicken and develop complexity for roughly 3 minutes.
- Blend in Parmesan cheese until the sauce achieves a silky, uniform consistency. Season with fresh lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for subtle heat.
- Reunite the cooked shrimp and pasta with the creamy sauce, gently tossing to ensure even coating. If sauce appears too thick, introduce reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley, adding a bright, herbaceous note before serving immediately.
Notes
- Choose medium to large shrimp for the best texture and presentation in this creamy pasta dish.
- Reserve pasta water strategically to control sauce consistency and help ingredients bind perfectly.
- Test shrimp doneness by checking for bright pink color and slight curl, avoiding overcooking which leads to rubbery texture.
- Substitute dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream and nutritional yeast for lactose-intolerant or vegan dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg