Lemon Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine
This creamy lemon garlic shrimp fettuccine is easy to whip up and so tasty!
Servings 4
Calories 565kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine noodles
- 1 pound large shrimp deveined and tails removed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 cups milk heavy cream, whole milk, or half & half work best
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- juice of 1 small lemon about 2-3 tablespoons
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Cook your fettuccine noodles according to package's instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan or skillet, melt the 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add shrimp and sauté for 5-7 minutes until pink and hot. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce by adding the 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan (no need to clean it out first) and melt over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over the melted butter and stir until mixture clumps up.
- Gradually whisk in milk and simmer for a few minutes, stirring throughout, until sauce is thickened. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Stir in lemon juice and salt and pepper.
- Top fettuccine noodles with lemon cream sauce and shrimp. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 387mg | Sodium: 1170mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 405mg | Iron: 3.7mg
