Description
A creamy and flavorful garlic butter shrimp pasta that’s quick and easy to make for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta with the shrimp and sauce until well coated. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.