Description
Indulge in a plate of creamy garlic butter prawn pasta, a delightful dish that perfectly blends succulent prawns with a rich, luscious garlic butter sauce. Tossed with al dente fettuccine and garnished with fresh parsley and zesty lemon, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also ideal for any occasion—from cozy weeknight dinners to elegant gatherings.
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 fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Season prawns with salt and pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter; sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and juice. Cook until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Add prawns back to skillet and mix well before tossing in the cooked fettuccine.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 245mg