Butter Garlic Shrimp Pasta
A rich and creamy fettuccine dish with sautéed shrimp, butter, garlic, and a tomato-based cheese sauce, finished with fresh basil. Perfect for seafood and pasta lovers.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 891kcal
Cost: $$
Equipment
- Large skillet For sautéing shrimp and cooking the sauce
- Pot For boiling pasta
- Colander For draining pasta
- Tongs For tossing pasta with sauce
Ingredients
- 1 lbs shrimp shelled and deveined
- 1 lbs egg fettuccine nests
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 10 ounces grape tomatoes halved
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 10 pieces basil leaves fresh
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 quart water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt for marinade
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper for marinade
- 1 tbsp lemon juice for marinade
- 2 tbsp olive oil for marinade
Instructions
- Combine shrimp with salt, ground black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil for the marinade. Mix well and marinate for at least 5 minutes.1 lbs shrimp, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Sauté the marinated shrimp until it turns orange, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Set aside.4 tbsp olive oil, 1 lbs shrimp
- Boil 1 quart of water and add 1 teaspoon salt. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve a little pasta water and set pasta aside.1 quart water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 lbs egg fettuccine nests
- Melt the butter in a clean pan and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sauté garlic, chili flakes, and grape tomatoes until the tomatoes soften.3 tbsp butter, 4 tbsp olive oil, 8 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, 10 ounces grape tomatoes
- Add tomato paste and pour in chicken broth. Simmer for 3 minutes.3 tbsp tomato paste, 2 cup chicken broth
- Add cream cheese and stir until fully melted and smooth.4 ounces cream cheese
- Stir in Italian seasoning and return the sautéed shrimp to the pan. Simmer for 3 minutes.1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 lbs shrimp
- Stir in sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and basil leaves. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it.1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 10 pieces basil leaves
- Season with ground black pepper to taste and stir to combine.ground black pepper
- Add the cooked fettuccine and toss until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.1 lbs egg fettuccine nests
- Transfer to a pasta bowl and serve warm. Share and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust chili flakes to your preferred heat level.
- Save some pasta water to fine tune sauce consistency at the end.
Nutrition
Calories: 891kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 1751mg | Potassium: 687mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1825IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 3mg