Description
A creamy, dreamy dish that’s perfect for romantic dinners or special occasions. Your taste buds will fall in love with every bite.
Ingredients
- Medium shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- Linguine or fettuccine
- Fresh garlic
- Heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley
- Olive oil
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
- Stir in heavy cream, scraping flavorful bits from the pan as it simmers.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted, then add red pepper flakes for spice.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, ensuring it's well coated with the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Swap shrimp for scallops or add spinach for a nutritious twist. For extra zest, sprinkle lemon zest on top before serving.