Description
Creamy marry me shrimp pasta delivers a romantic Italian-inspired meal that promises to enchant dinner guests. Succulent shrimp nestled in a luscious sauce will make hearts melt and create memorable dining moments you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pasta and Base:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare pasta following package guidelines until al dente, then drain and reserve.
- Sauté shrimp in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper until they turn vibrant pink, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter and introduce minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, allowing them to release their aromatic flavors for one minute.
- Create a luscious sauce by incorporating heavy cream and chicken broth, gently stirring to ensure smooth integration. Allow the mixture to simmer softly.
- Enhance the sauce’s richness by whisking in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring continuously until the sauce reaches a velvety, thickened consistency.
- Reunite the sautéed shrimp with the sauce, ensuring thorough coating. Introduce the cooked pasta and delicately toss until every strand is enveloped in the creamy sauce.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile by generously sprinkling fresh basil and parsley as a final flourish before serving.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for personal spice preferences.
- Use fresh jumbo shrimp for optimal texture and flavor intensity.
- For lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories.
- Replace regular pasta with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg