Description
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that combines perfectly cooked shrimp with creamy sauce over fettuccine, creating a romantic and flavorful experience. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal, perfect for impressing dinner guests or enjoying a cozy night in. With its rich flavors and stunning presentation, every bite truly feels like love at first taste.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Stir in heavy cream and gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Mix in halved cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess. Finish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg