Shrimp Fettuccine is a creamy, savory pasta dish featuring tender shrimp, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic herbs. This version, credited to someone named Justin, is a rich stovetop favorite with a lightly spicy kick from cayenne or hot sauce. The roux-based sauce combined with onions, garlic, and fresh parsley coats the pasta beautifully, making it both comforting and elegant, perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fettuccine (cooked)
- 2 tbsp olive oil ( or butter)
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp onions (minced )
- 1 tsp garlic (minced )
- 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- 1 cup milk ( or cream)
- ¼ cup Parmesan (grated )
- 2 cups shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- salt (to taste)
- 2 tbsp hot sauce ( or a pinch of cayenne pepper)
Instructions
Step 1: Sauté Aromatics
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add minced onions and garlic, and sauté until soft and fragrant (about 2–3 minutes).
Step 2: Make the Roux
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk or cream to avoid lumps.
Step 3: Build the Sauce
- Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Add Parmesan, hot sauce or cayenne pepper, salt to taste, and chopped parsley.
Step 4: Add the Shrimp
- Add shrimp to the sauce and cook until pink and cooked through (about 3–5 minutes).
Step 5: Combine and Serve
- Stir in the cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley or cheese if desired.
Tips
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce texture
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter cream sauce
- Add a splash of pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce if needed
- Increase hot sauce or cayenne for a spicier version
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables
- Serve with a side salad to balance the richness
- Use fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti interchangeably
- Finish with extra parsley for freshness
- Lemon zest can brighten the finished dish
- Best served immediately while the sauce is creamy
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 32gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 820IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 3.4mg
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