Description
Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish featuring succulent shrimp and fettuccine or linguine pasta in a rich and creamy sauce, perfect for a romantic dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and add the lemon juice. Toss to combine everything well.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add your favorite vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg