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Shrimp fettuccine with Parmesan and herbs

Creamy Garlic Prawn Pasta

620kcal
5 stars
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 30 minutes
A rich and creamy garlic prawn pasta made with juicy shrimp, Parmesan, and fettuccine. This easy, restaurant-quality dish is ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Servings 4 people
Course Main Course
Cuisine Comfort Food

Ingredients

Pasta & Prawns
  • 250 g egg fettuccine
  • 450 g prawns shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter divided
  • 7 cloves garlic finely chopped or grated
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning divided
  • 240 ml heavy cream
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • ½ cup pasta water reserved
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Small bunch fresh parsley finely chopped
Garlic Butter (Optional)
  • 60 g butter softened
  • 4 –6 cloves garlic finely grated
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Small bunch fresh parsley finely chopped
To Serve
  • Fresh baguette

Method

Step 1: Prepare Ingredients
  1. Finely chop or grate the garlic, grate the Parmesan, and chop the parsley.
  2. If making garlic butter, mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine until al dente.
  2. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Step 3: Cook the Prawns
  1. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Add half the garlic and sauté briefly.
  3. Add prawns and season with salt, pepper, and half the Cajun seasoning.
  4. Cook for 3 minutes until lightly caramelised. Flip, season again, and cook for another 2 minutes until pink and cooked through.
  5. Remove and set aside.
Step 4: Make the Sauce
  1. In the same pan, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.
  2. Add black pepper and heavy cream. Stir well.
  3. Add Parmesan and stir until melted.
  4. Pour in reserved pasta water and simmer for 1 minute. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 5: Combine
  1. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss well.
  2. Return prawns to the pan and mix gently.
  3. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories620kcalCarbohydrates48gProtein32gFat32g

Notes

Do not overcook the prawns - they should remain tender and juicy.
Reserve pasta water to help create a silky, emulsified sauce.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and improves texture.
Adjust Cajun seasoning depending on preferred spice level.
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