Shrimp Fettuccine

Shrimp Fettuccine is a quick and easy dish to get on the table, and it looks super fancy.  The  boys all love this buttery, garlicy shrimp tossed with fettuccine dinner, which takes under 30 minutes to get to the table.  This can be served as a casual comfort food, or an elegant meal for guests.  I serve this up with a baguette for dipping in the delicious garlic butter sauce, and if they boys are particularly hungry, I add a garden salad too.

This can be made with any kind and size of shrimp. I tend to buy medium-sized frozen shrimp and choose shrimp that is already peeled and deveined to cut down on prep work.

Ingredients

1 package (450g) fettuccine 

1 1/2 lbs (680g) uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2 cup butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp lemon juice

1/4 cup chicken broth

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1/4 cup parmesan, grated

Directions

1. Cook fettuccini according to package directions.  Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet sauté the shrimp in the butter, for approximately 4 minutes.
3. Add garlic, lemon juice, broth, cilantro, salt and pepper. 
4. Cook and stir 2 minutes until garlic is tender.
5. Toss with cooked fettuccini, stirring until heated through.  
6. Serve, topped with a sprinkle of parmesan.