Description
Indulge in the luxurious taste of creamy garlic butter prawn pasta, a delightful dish that brings together succulent prawns and a rich, velvety sauce. This easy-to-make recipe features al dente fettuccine coated in a smooth garlic butter sauce, enhanced with fresh lemon juice and zest for a refreshing zing. Perfect for date nights, family dinners, or special occasions, this comforting meal is ready in just 25 minutes. With its vibrant flavors and simple preparations, creamy garlic butter prawn pasta is sure to impress and satisfy any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Season the prawns with salt and pepper; cook until pink (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice; cook until slightly thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Return prawns to the skillet; combine with the sauce. Toss in cooked fettuccine until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg