Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.