Description
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a delightful culinary experience that brings your taste buds to life. This creamy, garlic-infused dish features succulent shrimp and vibrant vegetables, all wrapped in perfectly cooked pasta. Ideal for any occasion, this dish promises to impress friends and family, making dinner a memorable event. With its quick preparation and rich flavors, you’ll find yourself making it time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz large shrimp (fresh or thawed)
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant—about 30 seconds.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream, then mix in grated Parmesan until melted into a rich sauce.
- Toss cooked pasta with shrimp and sauce; add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg