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A serving of marry me shrimp pasta on a white plate, garnished with fresh herbs.

Classic Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

This creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta features succulent shrimp, linguine, and a rich sauce, perfect for a romantic dinner or a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Large shrimp peeled, deveined
  • 12 oz Linguine or spaghetti
  • 2 Tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 small Shallot finely diced
  • ½ tsp Red-pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • ½ cup Dry white wine e.g., Pinot Grigio
  • ¾ cup Heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Fresh lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp toasted pine nuts Optional garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water and add salt for the pasta.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider deglazing the pan with a splash of white wine after cooking the shrimp. Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens the flavors.