Description
Spicy marry me shrimp pasta promises culinary romance with its irresistible blend of succulent seafood and rich, velvety sauce. Passionate flavors and creamy textures will seduce diners, making this dish an instant favorite that lingers in memory long after the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (453 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta (fettuccine, spaghetti, or penne)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup (70 g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package guidelines, ensuring a perfect al dente texture. Carefully drain and reserve for later incorporation.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over moderate heat. Carefully introduce shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp transform into a vibrant pink hue and become completely opaque. Gently transfer shrimp to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same skillet to sauté minced garlic until its aromatic essence permeates the kitchen. Pour in heavy cream, chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Allow the mixture to simmer, creating a luxurious sauce by stirring periodically for approximately 5 minutes.
- Reintroduce the perfectly cooked shrimp into the simmering sauce, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly enveloped in the creamy mixture.
- Delicately fold the reserved pasta into the skillet, gently tossing to guarantee complete coating with the rich, velvety sauce.
- Elevate the dish’s presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the surface. Serve immediately while the sauce remains piping hot and the flavors are at their peak.
Notes
- Perfectly cook shrimp by avoiding overcrowding the pan, ensuring each piece gets golden and crispy edges for maximum flavor development.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes, allowing personalized spice tolerances without compromising the dish’s creamy essence.
- Transform recipe into vegetarian version by substituting shrimp with roasted cauliflower or white beans, maintaining the luxurious sauce’s rich profile.
- Enhance meal’s nutritional value by incorporating whole wheat pasta or adding spinach directly into sauce for extra vitamins and texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg