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Description
This Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a quick and easy dish perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion. It features succulent shrimp in a creamy, flavorful sauce, guaranteed to impress your loved one.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound pasta (linguine or fettuccine recommended)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce has thickened slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked pasta and shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat. If sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use shrimp stock instead of white wine.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor and nutrients.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg