Description
A deliciously creamy pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp and a rich garlic parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a bit of heat, add red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic.
- You can substitute the shrimp for chicken or vegetables if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 150
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