Description
Marry me shrimp pasta is a creamy, indulgent dish featuring succulent shrimp and rich flavors, perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add the shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper, cooking until pink (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Incorporate minced garlic into the skillet, sautéing until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping the skillet to combine flavors. Let it simmer gently.
- Add cooked pasta, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese to the creamy mixture, tossing to coat.
- Serve immediately with freshly chopped parsley on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 180mg