Irresistible Marry Me Shrimp Pasta A Romantic Dinner Delight
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Author:jamal
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Description
Indulge in irresistible Marry Me Shrimp Pastaa delightful dish perfect for a romantic dinner Elevate your culinary skills with this easy recipe
Ingredients
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1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
8 ounces fettuccine or pasta of choice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve half a cup of pasta water.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet.
In the same skillet, lower heat and add minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften (2-3 minutes).
Pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
Combine pasta and shrimp with the sauce, adding red pepper flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Plate and garnish with chopped basil and additional Parmesan cheese.
