Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
Indulge in the decadent flavors of Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta, an exquisite dish that can transform any meal into a romantic dinner or a cozy family gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- 8 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: peel shrimp, mince garlic, chop sun-dried tomatoes and basil.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté shrimp in olive oil and butter for about 2 minutes per side until pink; remove and keep warm.
- Lower heat and sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, simmer for 2 minutes; then stir in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted; add lemon juice and chopped basil.
- Combine cooked pasta and shrimp with sauce; toss gently to coat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1¼ cups
- Calories: 541
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
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