Description
Golden Creamy Lemon Fettuccine with Garlic Shrimp is a luxurious dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine to your table. With its rich, buttery fettuccine enveloped in a bright lemon sauce and succulent garlic shrimp, every bite is a celebration of flavor. Perfect for family dinners or intimate gatherings, this recipe will impress and delight your guests while evoking warm memories of shared meals. Prepare to indulge in this creamy pasta masterpiece that balances richness with zest!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds, then add shrimp in a single layer. Cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet.
- In the same skillet, pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring while scraping the bottom. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. If too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually.
- Combine cooked fettuccine and shrimp into the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 639
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 242mg