Description
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a luscious and romantic dish that combines succulent shrimp with perfectly cooked pasta, all enveloped in a rich and creamy garlic sauce. This delightful recipe is simple to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your loved ones at any dinner occasion. With its irresistible aroma and satisfying flavors, it’s sure to create unforgettable memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter or olive oil. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Stir in red pepper flakes.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet with the shrimp mixture until well combined. Add Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 220mg