SHRIMP FETTUCCINE WITH ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE

Name: SHRIMP FETTUCCINE WITH ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1.5 package uncooked Fettuccine pasta (8oz. / 250g.); 6 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp (900g.); 48 oz. jar roasted bell peppers (450 g.); 9 tbsp. butter (45 g.); 9 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1.5 tbsp. paprika (7 g.); 1.5 tsp. red pepper flakes (or to

7 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

Rich and creamy, hearty and so flavorful, this Shrimp Fettuccine with Roasted Pepper Sauce tastes better than a restaurant-cooked meal. Made in under 30 minutes!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:10:16 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories168.5 kcal (8%)

Total Fat4.1 g (6%)

Carbs14.6 g (6%)

Sugars1.3 g (1%)

Protein17.8 g (36%)

Sodium208.2 mg (10%)

Fiber2.1 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

12 servings

250gfettuccine pasta

uncooked

900gpeeled and deveined shrimp

450groasted bell peppers

45gbutter

1 ½ tspred pepper flakes

or to

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, place the roasted peppers together with the liquid from the jar into a food processor or bullet blender and puree until smooth.

Step 3

Heat up a large, non-stick pan. Add butter, shrimp, paprika, and red pepper flakes and cook for 3-4 minutes on high heat. Add salt and garlic, and cook for 1 more minute.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and remove the shrimp from the pan. To the same pan, add the pureed roasted pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.

Step 5

Add Half & Half and Parmesan and cook for 1 more minute. Turn off the heat.

Step 6

Return the shrimp to the pan and add the fettuccine. Mix everything well.

Step 7

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.