Description
Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is an enchanting dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, velvety sauce, making it perfect for romantic dinners or family gatherings. With a delightful blend of garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, this pasta dish promises comfort and indulgence. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a meal that will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. Its impressive presentation and satisfying flavor make it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the shrimp with salt and pepper until pink (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and chicken broth; stir and bring to a simmer.
- Gradually mix in reserved pasta water and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Return shrimp to skillet along with red pepper flakes if using; toss well.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 220mg