Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Category: Healthy MAIN DISHES | Calories: 680kcal | Protein: 35g

A viral seafood sensation. Succulent jumbo shrimp tossed with fettuccine pasta in a luxurious, velvety garlic butter and parmesan cream sauce, finished with fresh parsley.

Ingredients for Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

• 250g jumbo shrimp, peeled
• 200g fettuccine pasta
• 1 cup heavy cream & 1/2 cup Parmesan
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter & 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
2. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in a skillet with olive oil and 1 tbsp butter for 2 minutes per side, then remove.
3. Lower heat, add remaining butter and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
5. Toss the pasta and shrimp into the sauce, adding pasta water if needed to loosen. Garnish with parsley and serve.

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