shrimp fettuccine with garlic butter sauce

Portland, OR
Updated on Feb 27, 2011

This recipe is a family favorite. Hint: Get easy peel shrimp and save yourself alot of work. Also smashing the whole cloves of garlic with the side of you knife or your palm makes peeling them a breeze and also cut the mincing time in half.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
  • 3/4 pound fettuccine pasta
  • 6 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flake
  • 2 teaspoons parsley
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make shrimp fettuccine with garlic butter sauce

  • Step 1
    Cook pasta according to the box directions for al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
  • Step 2
    While the pasta cooks,in a large cold skillet add the butter, olive oil, shallot, garlic, capers and red pepper flake. turn burner on to medium low and cook about 5 minutes or until the shallots and garlic are soft. Increase heat to medium and add shrimp, cook until pink and opaque about 5 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste (I go light on the salt because the pasta water has alot of salt in it)
  • Step 3
    Toss in cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Let cook an additional 3-5 minutes add parsley and serve immediately.

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