Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Marry Me Shrimp Pasta, where succulent shrimp meet creamy garlic sauce and tender fettuccine. This dish is perfect for a romantic dinner or a special gathering, effortlessly impressing your guests with its rich taste and beautiful presentation. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you’ll create a culinary masterpiece that just might lead to lifelong commitment—at least to this recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Lower the heat slightly and stir in minced garlic; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently while stirring. Gradually add grated Parmesan until melted and combined into a creamy sauce.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet along with reserved pasta water as needed. Stir everything together until well mixed.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta and fold in chopped parsley right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg