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Delicious Marry Me Shrimp Pasta with shrimp, herbs, and creamy sauce

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

A creamy, one-pan pasta dish featuring perfectly cooked shrimp, tender pasta, and a dreamy sauce that’s quick and easy to make, perfect for impressing a date or elevating a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
Shrimp Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For sautéing
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half or dairy-free alternative
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs (parsley or basil) for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cooking the Shrimp
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Making the Sauce
  1. Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream, allowing it to simmer for a few minutes.
  2. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Toss the cooked pasta into the creamy shrimp sauce, making sure to coat the pasta well.
  2. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the garlic carefully to avoid burning. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.