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Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta for a Romantic Dinner Night

A delicious Marry Me Shrimp Pasta recipe that transforms dinner into a romantic feast!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces fettuccine substitute with linguine, spaghetti, or penne if needed
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream provides a luscious, velvety texture
  • 3 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth for lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon butter for sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Garnish
  • 1 handful fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  2. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and cook in the skillet until pink and opaque.
  3. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and crushed red pepper flakes.
  5. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth and let it simmer.
  6. Add heavy cream to the skillet and cook until thickened.
  7. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
  8. Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente.
  9. Combine drained fettuccine with the creamy sauce.
  10. Return the sautéed shrimp to the skillet and heat through.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Marry Me Shrimp Pasta impresses with its simplicity and flavor, ideal for a romantic dinner or an easy meal at home.

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