Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Pasta: The Ultimate Recipe Guide
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white grape juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove from pan.
- Reduce heat; add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add white grape juice to deglaze the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream, bringing it to a gentle simmer before adding Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and juice. Season to taste.
- Toss fettuccine in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency. Fold in shrimp and serve garnished with parsley.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg