Description
A romantic and flavorful shrimp pasta dish perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in white wine and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in sauce.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if needed.
- Add more red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: romantic dinner, shrimp pasta, special occasion meal