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 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dry white grape juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- Olive oil, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes (optional), butter, fresh parsley
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by patting them dry and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté shrimp in olive oil until pink (about 2-3 minutes per side). Set aside.
- Lower the heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Add grape juice and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Mix in Parmesan cheese, butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine cooked fettuccine with the sauce and shrimp. Toss to coat evenly.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 225mg