Description
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a romantic dish that combines tender shrimp, creamy garlic sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, making it an ideal choice for special occasions or a cozy dinner at home. This delightful meal comes together in just 30 minutes, offering vibrant flavors and stunning presentation that will impress anyone at your table. Get ready to fall in love with this easy yet gourmet recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: mince garlic, chop parsley, and ensure shrimp are peeled and deveined.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté shrimp until pink (about 2 minutes per side). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more butter if needed; sauté garlic until fragrant (approximately 1 minute). Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Return shrimp to the pan along with pasta; combine well. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or spinach. - Substitute chicken for shrimp for a different protein choice. - For gluten-free options, use brown rice or chickpea pasta.