Shrimp Scampi with Fettuccine

Shrimp are anything but small in their nutrient density. Food ranking system qualified shrimp as an excellent source of selenium and unusually low-fat, low-calorie protein--a four ounce serving of shrimp supplies 23.7 grams of protein (that's 47.4% of the daily value for protein) for a mere 112 calories and less than a gram of fat. Shrimp also emerged as a very good source of vitamin D and vitamin B12.

This is my favourite pasta with shrimp dish that takes less then 20 minutes to make! You can purchase piled shrimp 2lb. and just deveine (take back black vein out) it and get ready for the pan. For the sauce start with olive oil and butter in the pan, then add some chopped garlic to it and a cup of while wine, drop in your shrimp and cook for a few minutes on each side till pink color.

When purchasing pasta I like to get it from authentic Italian stores that offer a big variety of interesting fettuccine and different types of long flat noddles which is perfect for this dish. Put you pasta water get it to a boil. The last few times I made this dish with frozen shrimp I bought from Costco already with the sauce. I really like the way it came out and did not see any major taste difference, so I recommend it. It is very convenient to have on hand in the freezer and make for diner in almost no time. It comes in a box keep it frozen till ready to make, start at the same time with you pasta water(cook pasta according to package direction, as it varies with each brand). Heat a large saute pan and add shrimp from the package to the pan. You will see sauce will start to melt and shrimp will be pink, turn to the other side in a few minutes. The whole preparation takes less then 5 minutes. Once the pasta is ready drain it and transfer to a deep serving plate. Top with with the shrimp in sauce , mix it well and top with some freshly chopped parsley, lemon zest and indulge!

This amount will serve 4-6people.