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a bowl of shrimp fettuccine on a silver tray next to a fresh block of parmesan cheese
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Shrimp Fettuccine For One

This single serving Shrimp Fettuccine is a quick and flavorful meal made with tender shrimp, garlic, and pasta tossed in a buttery olive oil sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: fettuccine with shrimp, pasta, seafood, shrimp, shrimp fettuccine
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces dry fettuccine (about 1 cup cooked)
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 clove garlic -minced
  • ⅛ teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)
  • 6-8 medium shrimp -peeled and deveined (4-ounces)
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil -divided
  • shredded Parmesan cheese -for topping
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Instructions

  • Cook the Fettuccine: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the fettuccine and cook for about 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain the pasta, transfer it to a bowl, and toss with ½ tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  • Sauté the Garlic: In a 10-inch skillet, heat the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil and the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with ⅛ teaspoon of salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Combine & Serve: Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet with the shrimp. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and toss to coat. Transfer to a plate or bowl and top with freshly grated Parmesan.

Notes

  • Prep First: This dish comes together fast, so have all your ingredients measured and ready before you start cooking.
  • Use Frozen Shrimp for Convenience: Keeping frozen shrimp on hand makes it easy to make this meal anytime. Just thaw only what you need and save the rest for later.
  • Pat Shrimp Dry Before Cooking: Whether fresh or thawed, always pat shrimp dry with a paper towel before cooking. This helps them sear properly instead of steaming.
  • Don’t Overcook the Shrimp: Shrimp cook quickly! They’re done when they turn pink and opaque—usually within 2 minutes per side. Overcooked shrimp can become rubbery.
  • Toss the Pasta Right Away: Once the pasta is added to the skillet, toss everything together immediately so the flavors blend while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 4mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

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