Description
Marry me shrimp pasta offers a romantic culinary experience with succulent shrimp nestled in a luscious cream sauce. Pasta lovers will adore this quick, elegant dish that promises to enchant dinner companions with its irresistible flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare pasta al dente according to package guidelines, then drain and reserve.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature, carefully sautéing shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika until they turn vibrant pink, approximately 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to a separate plate.
- In the identical skillet, gently melt butter and introduce minced garlic and red pepper flakes, allowing aromatics to release their fragrance for roughly 60 seconds.
- Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes, rich heavy cream, savory chicken broth, grated parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Allow mixture to simmer and gradually thicken, creating a luxurious sauce consistency.
- Reintroduce cooked shrimp and pasta into the skillet, delicately tossing to ensure complete sauce coverage. Brighten flavors by adding fresh lemon juice and chopped basil.
- Plate immediately while piping hot, optionally embellishing with additional parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Choose large, deveined shrimp for quick and even cooking to achieve a perfect tender texture.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes, making the dish mild or spicier according to personal preference.
- Use fresh basil and high-quality parmesan cheese to elevate the overall flavor profile and create a restaurant-worthy meal.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt, reducing calories without compromising creamy richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg