Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Marry Me Shrimp Pasta, a dish that wraps succulent shrimp in a luscious garlic cream sauce, all embraced by perfectly cooked pasta. Ideal for date nights or special gatherings, this enchanting recipe is sure to impress and leave your guests wanting more. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, it’s an invitation to romance on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Lower the heat, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer while scraping up any bits from the pan. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce with reserved pasta water as needed for consistency; ensure noodles are coated well.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 270mg