Sign Up
Fettuccine With Shrimp Sauce

Fettuccine With Shrimp Sauce

Healthy Fact of the Day

Fettuccine With Shrimp Sauce is a rich dish that provides protein from the shrimp and calcium from the Parmesan cheese. Shrimp is low in calories and a good source of selenium and vitamin B12. To make this dish healthier, consider using whole wheat fettuccine for added fiber. You can also reduce the amount of heavy cream and substitute part of it with low-fat milk or seafood stock. Adding vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes can increase the nutrient content. While delicious, this dish is high in calories and saturated fat, so it's best enjoyed in moderation. Consider serving smaller portions alongside a large salad or steamed vegetables to balance the meal. Remember, portion control is key when enjoying rich pasta dishes as part of a balanced diet.

Ingredients

 

  • 1 lb fettuccine pasta
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook fettuccine in salted water according to package instructions.

  2. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

  4. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

  5. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

  6. Pour in white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.

  7. Add heavy cream, bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

  8. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

  9. Add lemon juice, zest, and red pepper flakes if using.

  10. Return shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.

  11. Add cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to combine. Add pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.

  12. Stir in chopped parsley.

  13. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and parsley if desired.

Twirl your fork into this Fettuccine With Shrimp Sauce and let the creamy, garlicky goodness transport you to coastal Italian bliss! The tender shrimp and al dente pasta are enveloped in a velvety sauce that’s brightened by a hint of lemon and a sprinkle of parsley. Each bite is a perfect balance of luxurious and fresh, making it an ideal dish for both special occasions and “treat yourself” moments. Whether you’re impressing dinner guests or indulging in a restaurant-quality meal at home, this pasta promises to satisfy your seafood cravings in style. So grab your favorite skillet, pour a glass of white wine (for the sauce, of course!), and get ready to create a plate of pasta that would make any Italian nonna proud!

Categories

Recent Recipes

Cinnamon Roll Skillet Bread

  • July 18, 2026
  • 12 min read

The Instant Pot Meals Worth Actually Making

  • July 18, 2026
  • 4 min read

The Cook Who Changed Everything: Julia Child

  • July 18, 2026
  • 10 min read

Garlic Butter Sausage Bites with Cream Parmesan

  • July 18, 2026
  • 6 min read

Starbucks Holiday Creamers Are Already Showing Up

  • July 17, 2026
  • 3 min read

The Salt of the Earth: A Deep

  • July 17, 2026
  • 11 min read

Grilled Pesto Turkey Burgers

  • July 17, 2026
  • 4 min read

Campbell’s Just Did Something It Hasn’t Done

  • July 16, 2026
  • 3 min read

Grapefruit Margarita

  • July 16, 2026
  • 11 min read

The Forgotten Virtue of Eating Slowly

  • July 16, 2026
  • 11 min read

Tip of the Day

“Always let your meat rest before slicing.”

Whether you're roasting a chicken, grilling steak, or baking pork tenderloin, letting cooked meat rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing allows the juices to redistribute evenly. This simple step keeps your meat juicy and tender, ensuring every bite is flavorful and moist. Bonus: It gives you a moment to plate your sides or garnish for a perfect presentation!

Our Latest Recipes
Breakfast
Aurora Wright

Cinnamon Roll Skillet Bread

Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde, a natural compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help support healthy blood sugar levels—making this indulgent skillet bread a slightly smarter sweet treat.

Read More »
Aurora Wright July 18, 2026
Blog
Daily Disher

The Instant Pot Meals Worth Actually Making (And the Trick That Makes Them Work)

Pressure cooking is one of the better methods for retaining nutrients in food — the shorter cook time means less exposure to heat, which preserves more vitamins and minerals than long stovetop or oven methods. It’s also one of the most efficient ways to cook dried beans from scratch, which are significantly lower in sodium than canned and higher in fiber per serving. If you haven’t tried cooking dried chickpeas or black beans in the Instant Pot, it’s worth the experiment — no soaking required and done in about 40 minutes.

Read More »
Daily Disher July 18, 2026
Blog
Daily Disher

The Cook Who Changed Everything: Julia Child and the Democratization of French Cooking

Julia Child’s approach to cooking — using real butter, real cream, real ingredients in appropriate quantities rather than the low-fat substitutes that became fashionable in the decades after her peak influence — has been increasingly vindicated by nutritional research that has revised the understanding of dietary fat developed in the 1970s and 1980s. The full-fat dairy and the moderate use of butter and olive oil that characterize classical French cooking, which Child championed, align closely with the Mediterranean dietary pattern now recognized as one of the most health-supportive available. Child herself, who ate with genuine pleasure and without dietary anxiety throughout her life, lived to ninety-one — a biographical data point that she would have appreciated being noted.

Read More »
Daily Disher July 18, 2026
VIEW MORE

Get your daily dose of delicious!

Sign up
Skip to content