Shrimp Fettuccini With Butter Sauce Not Alfredo Recipe

A romantic and flavorful shrimp fettuccine recipe! This isn't your average Alfredo – it's a lighter, garlicky butter sauce that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This recipe holds sentimental value, being the first successful dish cooked by the author in college and a key part of their first date with their spouse – a testament to its deliciousness! Impress your loved ones with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing pasta dish.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 1020.7 kcal
Protein 106g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Shrimp Fettuccini With Butter Sauce Not Alfredo

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook according to package directions, usually 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat broiler to high. Place oven rack about 5 inches from the heating element.
  3. Melt butter in a broiler-safe pan (9x13 inch baking dish or broiler pan).
  4. Add minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  5. Stir in white wine, parsley, lemon juice, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
  6. Add shrimp to the sauce and arrange in a single layer.
  7. Broil for 5 minutes, then flip the shrimp and broil for another 5-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
  8. Add the cooked fettuccine to the pan with the shrimp and sauce.
  9. Stir in Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheese until melted and creamy.
  10. Serve immediately, while the cheese is still melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

106g

Carbs

23g

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