Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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12 ounces of fettuccine noodles
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1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
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4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
→ Flavor & Finishing
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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Fresh lemon juice from ¼ of a lemon
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Zest from ¼ of a fresh lemon
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2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
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Sea salt to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper
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Fresh parsley for garnish
# Instructions:
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Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package directions until it reaches that perfect al dente texture. Once done, drain thoroughly and set aside for later.
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Heat your cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and let it sizzle gently for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until it becomes beautifully fragrant and golden.
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Add the butter to your aromatic garlic and let it melt completely. Gently add the shrimp to the pan, stirring them around occasionally. Cook for 4-6 minutes until they transform into that gorgeous opaque white color with lovely pink edges.
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Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and sprinkle the zest over everything. Add the grated Parmesan cheese along with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Stir everything together until the cheese melts and creates a silky sauce.
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Add your cooked fettuccine directly to the pan with the shrimp mixture. Toss everything together until each strand of pasta is beautifully coated with the garlic butter sauce and evenly distributed with shrimp.
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Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the top for a pop of color and freshness. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy this restaurant-quality dish at home!
# Notes:
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For best results, have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you start cooking - this dish comes together incredibly quickly once you begin!
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The combination of butter and oil is key to preventing the butter from burning while still getting that rich, luxurious flavor.
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Keep a close eye on your shrimp timing - they cook fast and can become tough and chewy if overdone. Look for that beautiful opaque pink color as your signal they're ready.