Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta, a dish designed to impress on any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe combines succulent shrimp with a luscious garlic cream sauce, creating a comforting meal that’s perfect for date nights or casual family dinners.
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 for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, then shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Make the sauce: Add chicken broth to the skillet; bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until melted.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (280g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 220mg