Description
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that transforms any dinner into a romantic experience. Perfect for impressing your loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Mince the garlic and chop the parsley. Boil water for pasta.
- Cook the pasta: In salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente; drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté garlic & shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds before adding shrimp until pink and opaque.
- Create the sauce: Add heavy cream while stirring continuously. Mix in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine everything: Toss drained pasta into the skillet with the sauce; add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Garnish & serve: Plate your dish and sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using lemon zest or juice before serving. Swap shrimp for chicken or add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for variety. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on medium heat with a splash of water.