Description
Indulge in Marry Me Shrimp Pasta—a creamy, flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp and perfectly cooked pasta in a rich garlic sauce. This dish promises to impress your loved ones at romantic dinners or cozy nights in. With a quick preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can serve an unforgettable meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook for about 3 minutes on each side until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta and shrimp with the sauce; toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 215mg