Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)

Shrimp and pasta tossed in silky cream sauce with garlic, Parmesan, and fresh herbs for an inviting meal.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Pasta

01 - 225 g fettuccine or spaghetti

→ Seafood

02 - 450 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Sauce

03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 240 ml heavy cream
06 - 240 ml chicken broth
07 - 100 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Prepare:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine or spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and black pepper. Sauté shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until cheese melts and sauce is creamy. Season with additional salt and black pepper as needed.
05 - Return cooked shrimp and drained pasta to the skillet. Gently toss to coat pasta and shrimp evenly with the sauce.
06 - Remove from heat, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother sauce.
02 - Red pepper flakes add a subtle heat but can be omitted for a milder flavor.

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