Description
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a delightful blend of succulent shrimp and creamy sauce over al dente pasta, perfect for impressing your loved ones on any special occasion.
Ingredients
- Fettuccine or linguine
- Fresh or frozen shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- Garlic
- Heavy cream
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh spinach
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes), being careful not to overcook.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; simmer gently until combined.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted (1-2 minutes).
- Combine cooked pasta with the shrimp sauce, tossing gently to coat. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: - Enhance flavor with a squeeze of lemon before serving. - Substitute shrimp with chicken or add vegetables like cherry tomatoes for variety.