Description
Creamy marry me shrimp pasta promises romantic dinner magic with robust garlic butter sauce and succulent shrimp. Quick Mediterranean-inspired ingredients deliver restaurant-quality elegance you can savor at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 400 grams (14 ounces) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) fettuccine or pasta of choice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions, ensuring it reaches al dente texture. Keep 1/2 cup of starchy cooking liquid nearby.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium temperature until butter melts completely.
- Add seasoned shrimp to the skillet, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes per side until they transform into a vibrant pink color and become fully cooked. Transfer shrimp to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, quickly sauté minced garlic and optional chili flakes for approximately 30 seconds, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, allowing it to reach a gentle simmer. Incorporate Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, watching it thicken and develop rich flavors.
- Reintroduce cooked shrimp to the skillet, gently coating them with the creamy sauce.
- Fold in the prepared pasta, ensuring even distribution. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Taste and fine-tune seasoning with additional salt and pepper to personal preference.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Perfectly cook shrimp by avoiding overcrowding the skillet, ensuring each piece has enough space to sear and develop a golden color without steaming.
- Select large or jumbo shrimp for a more substantial bite and attractive presentation in the pasta dish.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili flakes or adding fresh chopped jalapeños for extra spiciness.
- Transform into a lighter version by substituting heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt, reducing overall calorie content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg