Description
Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, velvety sauce bursting with garlic and herbs. This pasta recipe is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a luxurious yet comforting meal that is sure to impress anyone at your table. The creamy texture and delectable flavors make every bite feel like a treat, all while being quick and simple to prepare.
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 the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve about ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until pink, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, bring chicken broth to a simmer, then add heavy cream and mix well. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return shrimp to the skillet with cooked pasta. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 340g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 190mg