Description
Indulge in the delightfully comforting Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta—a dish that elevates your dining experience with its rich flavors and sumptuous textures. This easy-to-make recipe features perfectly sautéed shrimp enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce, enhanced by garlic and fresh herbs. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for romantic dinners or cozy family gatherings. The versatility of this dish allows you to customize it with your favorite pasta and ingredients on hand, making it a go-to meal for any occasion. Once you try this tantalizing shrimp pasta, it may become a regular feature on your dinner table.
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
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and chicken broth. Gradually add Parmesan cheese while stirring until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet; toss gently and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg