Description
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a creamy, irresistible dish that combines succulent shrimp and fettuccine in a dreamy garlic sauce—perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Fettuccine pasta
- Fresh minced garlic
- Heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline cooking.
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant; add shrimp seasoned with salt and red pepper flakes until pink.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer. Add grated Parmesan until melted.
- Toss cooked fettuccine into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water for desired creaminess.
- Finish with chopped parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg