Description
This Irresistible Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp, al dente pasta, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce infused with garlic and Italian seasoning. It’s perfect for a romantic dinner or any special occasion, combining the elegance of seafood with the comfort of creamy pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or your favorite type)
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Fill a large pot with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring it to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water, and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then sauté them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant without burning. Add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings: Gradually whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Stir in Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Combine with Pasta and Shrimp: Add cooked pasta and shrimp back into the sauce, tossing well to coat everything evenly. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water in small increments until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve: Divide the pasta among plates and garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your creamy, flavorful Marry Me Shrimp Pasta.
Notes
- For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Use vegetable broth as a vegetarian alternative.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency perfectly.
- Fresh herbs like basil or parsley add a fresh finish to the dish.
- Ensure shrimp is cooked just until opaque to avoid rubbery texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
Keywords: shrimp pasta, creamy pasta, Marry Me shrimp, garlic Parmesan sauce, Italian seasoning, seafood pasta dish, quick dinner, romantic meal
