Description
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with creamy sauce and perfectly cooked pasta, making it an ideal choice for romantic dinners or special occasions. With its rich flavors and stunning presentation, this dish is sure to impress anyone at your table. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s a meal that brings warmth and love into any kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 8 oz fettuccine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper, cooking until pink (about 3 minutes per side).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add heavy cream and lemon juice, simmering until slightly thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Fold in spinach and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, ensuring all strands are coated. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg