Description
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a creamy, indulgent dish that combines succulent shrimp and perfectly cooked pasta in a rich garlic sauce. With its enticing flavors and gorgeous presentation, this dish is perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions. One bite of this delectable meal might just leave your loved one proposing for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse and pat dry the shrimp.
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Sauté garlic and shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Create the sauce: Pour in heavy cream, add crushed red pepper flakes, and simmer for a few minutes. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Combine everything: Toss drained pasta into the skillet with the sauce; add reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Serve: Plate the Marry Me Shrimp Pasta garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 625
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 225mg