Lemon Garlic White Wine Shrimp Fettuccine Pasta
This shrimp fettuccine features a creamy white wine and Parmesan sauce enhanced with garlic, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. The shrimp are sautéed with garlic and spices, then combined with fettuccine coated in a smooth, lightly thickened sauce made from butter, olive oil, flour, white wine, milk, and cheese. The dish balances savory, acidic, and creamy elements for a well-rounded pasta meal.
Ingredients
For the pasta:
- 8 ounces Fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup parsley for garnish, chopped, fresh
For the shrimp:
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, large
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to manufacturer's instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat butter and olive oil in a medium pan set over medium heat. Once butter is melted, whisk in flour. Cook, whisking constantly, for one minute. Slowly add the white wine, whisking until thickened. Add the milk and whisk until combined. Cook over low heat for 3 minutes, whisking frequently. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- To make the shrimp, heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp, lemon juice, salt, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, or until shrimp is cooked through. Toss together pasta, sauce and shrimp. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- White wine in the sauce can be replaced with vegetable broth if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 532kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 295mg | 98% |
| Sodium | 1298mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 845IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 11.9mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 445mg | 45% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.