Fettuccine com Camarões

Fettuccine com Camarões is a flavorful Brazilian pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp in a creamy, garlic-infused sauce. This dish perfectly combines the richness of pasta with the freshness of seafood, offering a delightful taste of Brazil.

Ingredients

• Fettuccine - 150 grams
• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 3 cloves
• Onion (finely chopped) - 1 small
• Heavy cream - 100 milliliters
• Parmesan cheese (grated) - 50 grams
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy shrimp sauce.
7. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Mix well and adjust seasoning as needed.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 610
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 56 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Shrimp is a low-calorie source of protein, rich in essential nutrients.
• Olive oil provides healthy fats that support heart health.

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