Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
This Marry Me Shrimp Pasta combines tender shrimp with a creamy, flavorful sauce over your favorite pasta for a quick and impressive dinner the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp
- peeled and deveined
8 ounces of pasta—choose spaghetti - fettuccine
- or your favorite type.
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
Fresh basil or parsley - chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until pink and opaque.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter sauce
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg