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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Fettuccine

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A quick and easy creamy garlic butter shrimp fettuccine recipe perfect for comforting dinners, ready in about 25 minutes with simple ingredients and minimal mess.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz (340 g) fettuccine pasta
  • 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz (340 g) of fettuccine and cook according to package instructions, about 10-12 minutes, until al dente. Reserve 1 cup (240 ml) of pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, pat 1 lb (450 g) of peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure they sear nicely.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons (30 g) of butter. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter to the skillet. Pour in 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce needs loosening.
  8. Return shrimp to the pan and gently toss everything together. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.

Notes

If the sauce seems too thick, use reserved pasta water to loosen it without watering down the flavor. Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. Freshly grate Parmesan cheese for best sauce texture. Frozen shrimp can be used if thawed and patted dry. For gluten-free, substitute pasta with gluten-free or zucchini noodles. For dairy-free, use olive oil and coconut cream instead of butter and heavy cream.

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