Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
A romantic blend of flavors and textures, this Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is designed to impress with its creamy sauce, succulent shrimp, and crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Notes could include options for vegetarian or gluten-free alternatives.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Crisp the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy; remove and drain on paper towels.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp until pink and opaque.
- Create the sauce by stirring in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta and crispy bacon with the sauce, tossing to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients like lemon juice and zest. If leftover, store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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