Creamy Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine with Toasted Bread Bliss 🍝🔥
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: ~720 per serving
🛒 Ingredients
For the Pasta & Shrimp:
Fettuccine or linguine 🍝
Shrimp (peeled & deveined) 🦐
Garlic cloves 🧄
Butter 🧈
Olive oil 🫒
Heavy cream 🥛
Parmesan cheese 🧀
Paprika or chili flakes (optional) 🌶️
Fresh parsley 🌿
Salt & pepper 🧂
For the Toast:
Rustic bread slices 🍞
Olive oil or garlic butter 🧄🫒
👨🍳 Instructions
Cook pasta until al dente. In a skillet, sauté garlic in butter and olive oil, then add shrimp and cook until pink. Stir in cream, Parmesan, and seasoning, simmer until thickened. Toss pasta in the creamy sauce and coat evenly. Serve with a sprinkle of parsley and a side of crispy toasted bread brushed with garlic butter or olive oil.
💡 Notes & Variations
Add white wine for extra depth. Use chili flakes for heat or lemon zest for brightness. Swap shrimp with scallops or grilled chicken.