Irresistible Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
A rich and creamy shrimp pasta dish perfect for special occasions, featuring succulent shrimp in a Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or your choice)
- 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 in salted water until al dente, reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink, then set aside.
- Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, add broth and cream, stir to combine, and simmer gently.
- Whisk in Parmesan until smooth, add Italian seasoning, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta and shrimp to the sauce, toss to coat. If thick, add reserved pasta water. Serve hot, garnished with basil or parsley.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.