Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of creamy garlic butter prawn pasta, a dish that brings together succulent prawns and fettuccine in a velvety garlic butter sauce. Perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions, this recipe is quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes! The rich taste of garlic and cream pairs beautifully with tender prawns, making it an unforgettable meal that will impress family and friends. Finished with fresh parsley and zesty lemon, this pasta dish not only satisfies the palate but also delights the eyes. Elevate your dining experience with this comforting yet elegant dish.
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 of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions 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 and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and sauté minced garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice; simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the prawns to the skillet; mix well before tossing in cooked fettuccine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 215mg