4.5 from 12 votes
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine
This creamy lemon garlic shrimp fettuccine is easy to whip up and so tasty!
Servings: 4
Calories: 565 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine noodles
- 1 pound large shrimp deveined and tails removed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 cups milk heavy cream, whole milk, or half & half work best
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Juice of 1 small lemon about 2-3 tablespoons
- salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Cook your fettuccine noodles according to package's instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan or skillet, melt the 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add shrimp and sauté for 5-7 minutes until pink and hot. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce by adding the 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan (no need to clean it out first) and melt over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over the melted butter and stir until mixture clumps up.
- Gradually whisk in milk and simmer for a few minutes, stirring throughout, until sauce is thickened. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Stir in lemon juice and salt and pepper.
- Top fettuccine noodles with lemon cream sauce and shrimp. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
565kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
387mg
(129%)
Sodium
1170mg
(49%)
Potassium
390mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
720IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
5.1mg
(6%)
Calcium
405mg
(41%)
Iron
3.7mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 565kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 387mg | 129% |
| Sodium | 1170mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 390mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 720IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 5.1mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 405mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.