Irresistible Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Pasta Restaurant Style Favorite
This creamy shrimp fettuccine pasta brings restaurant-quality flavors to your kitchen with tender shrimp, velvety garlic Parmesan sauce, and perfectly cooked fettuccine. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and shallot in remaining butter and olive oil for 1–2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth, simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Add pasta and shrimp to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Do not overcook shrimp to maintain tenderness.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smooth sauce.
- Adjust creaminess with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve immediately for best results.