Description
Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a romantic dish that combines succulent shrimp with a luscious, creamy sauce infused with garlic and Parmesan. This delightful pasta meal is perfect for special occasions or cozy family dinners and promises to impress anyone who tries it. With its comforting texture and bold flavors, it’s no wonder this dish is often dubbed ‘proposal-worthy.’
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
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; let simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, coating it well with the sauce.
- Serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 210mg