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Shrimp Fettuccine with Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce.
5 from 29 votes

Shrimp Fettuccine with Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce


Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
6 servings
This creamy lemon garlic shrimp fettuccine is the perfect way to add some zip to your dinner routine!

Equipment

  • 1 skillet to sauté shrimp
  • 1 large sauce pan to boil pasta

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces fettuccine
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1 pound medium raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 6 garlic cloves minced divided
  • ½ tspn red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ tspn salt
  • ¼ tspn pepper
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup pesto
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
    pasta and other ingredients for shrimp fettuccine with creamy lemon garlic sauce
  • Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When the olive oil is hot, add 2 tablespoons of butter, melt.
    butter in pan.
  • In a bowl, mix 3 minced garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Add shrimp and coat.
    shrimp mixed with spices.
  • Add the shrimp to the hot pan. Cook and flip shrimp for approximately 4-5 minutes or just until shrimp are curled and cooked through.
    raw shrimp placed into pan.
  • Remove shrimp and seasonings to a bowl. Set aside.
    Shrimp flipped over.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same pan. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and saute 30 seconds.
    Butter and garlic in pan.
  • Add the flour to make a roux and whisk together for 1 minute, then turn heat to low.
    Ingredients added to pan.
  • Slowly whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream and pesto. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth.
    pesto added to sauce.
  • Turn heat to medium high. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Heat approximately 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened.
    Mixed creamy sauce.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add in lemon juice and Parmesan cheese until melted.
    Cheese added to sauce.
  • Add the shrimp with juices and pasta to the sauce. Stir until well coated in sauce.
    Noodles added to creamy lemon garlic sauce.
  • Season with additional salt, pepper to taste.
    Shrimp Fettuccine with creamy lemon garlic sauce in pan.
  • Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese, fresh parsley and lemon juice.
    Shrimp fettuccine with creamy lemon garlic sauce

Notes

  • Serve while hot. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Does not freeze well.
  • Serve with your favorite salad or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 861mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 947IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg

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