Description
Creamy marry me shrimp pasta promises romance on a plate, seducing taste buds with rich garlic butter sauce and succulent seafood. Couples craving a quick, luxurious dinner will fall head over heels for this irresistible Italian-inspired classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (454 grams)
- 12 ounces linguine or spaghetti (340 grams)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (50 grams)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cooking and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package guidelines, preserving ½ cup of starchy cooking liquid before draining and setting aside.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, carefully introducing shrimp with salt and pepper seasoning. Cook until seafood transforms to a vibrant pink hue, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer protein to a separate plate.
- Within the identical skillet, gently toast minced garlic until aromatic and golden. Introduce heavy cream, grated parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic Italian herbs, and fiery red pepper flakes. Whisk ingredients together, allowing sauce to gently bubble and thicken for 3-4 minutes.
- Reintegrate seared shrimp into the creamy sauce, then fold in cooked pasta. Delicately toss to ensure comprehensive coating, gradually incorporating reserved pasta water to achieve a silky, luxurious sauce consistency.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the dish and serve immediately while piping hot, creating a restaurant-quality meal that promises to captivate taste buds.
Notes
- Balance pasta water carefully to prevent sauce from becoming too thin or thick, adjusting gradually for perfect creamy consistency.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked precisely to maintain tender texture, watching for light pink color and slight curl without overcooking.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream or cashew cream for lactose-intolerant individuals, maintaining rich sauce characteristics.
- Choose gluten-free pasta options like chickpea or rice pasta to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg