Description
Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic and fresh herbs. This indulgent yet comforting meal is perfect for romantic dinners or cozy family gatherings.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta by boiling salted water in a large pot. Cook the fettuccine or spaghetti until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp seasoned with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook until pink (about 3-4 minutes). Remove shrimp from skillet.
- In the same skillet, combine chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, then return sautéed shrimp to the skillet and mix 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: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg