Description
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, creamy sauce and perfectly cooked pasta. Infused with the aromatic flavors of garlic and fresh herbs, this recipe promises to impress your guests or make any weeknight dinner feel special. Each bite is a celebration of taste, making it an ideal choice for cozy nights in or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Create the Sauce: Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Combine Everything: Toss drained pasta into the skillet with the sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Finish: Sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg