Savor this creamy Marry Me shrimp pasta dish that’s perfect for date nights. Quick, delicious, and sure to impress your loved ones! (154 chars)
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces of fettuccine or spaghetti
1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons of olive oil
4 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup of chicken broth
1 cup of heavy cream
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fettuccine or spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer, letting it reduce slightly for about 2-3 minutes. Add the heavy cream and stir until combined.
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted into the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine the cooked pasta and shrimp back into the skillet. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water until achieving desired consistency.
Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese, serve hot.
Notes
This creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is an irresistible dish with tender shrimp, al dente pasta, and a buttery sauce perfect for romantic occasions.
