Description
Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a delightful culinary creation that promises to impress with its rich flavors and comforting texture. This dish features succulent large shrimp sautéed in a velvety cream sauce infused with garlic and Parmesan cheese, making it the perfect centerpiece for a romantic dinner or a cozy family meal. With just 30 minutes of preparation and cooking, you can whip up this luxurious pasta dish any night of the week. Serve it with a fresh salad or garlic bread for an elevated dining experience that could earn you an affectionate proposal!
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 pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink (3-4 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, combine chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer while stirring. Gradually add Parmesan until melted.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, then stir in shrimp until evenly coated.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 240mg