Description
A delightful dish combining tender shrimp with a rich, creamy sauce and al dente pasta. Perfect for special occasions or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Make sure the shrimp are cooked just until pink for the best texture. Use freshly grated Parmesan for a richer flavor. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 215mg