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recipe creamy marry me shrimp pasta
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Roasted Red Pepper Swirl Creamy Shrimp Pasta is a visually stunning and flavorful dish featuring a luscious roasted red pepper sauce, perfectly cooked shrimp, and al dente pasta. It’s a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 250 g (9 oz) Linguine or Spaghetti: Choose high-quality dried pasta.
- 300 g (10.5 oz) Raw Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined: Use large or jumbo shrimp.
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is preferred.
- 2 Tbsp (28 g) Unsalted Butter: Use unsalted to control saltiness.
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced: Use fresh garlic.
- 1 Small Shallot, Finely Diced: Adds a milder flavor than onion.
- 150 g (5.3 oz) Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Chopped: Roast, peel, and seed before chopping.
- 1 tsp (2 g) Smoked Paprika: Enhances the roasted red pepper flavor.
- 200 ml (3/4 cup) Heavy Cream: Creates a creamy sauce base.
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) Vegetable Broth: Adds depth of flavor.
- 1 Lemon: Zest and juice for brightness.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste.
- 2 Tbsp (30 g) Parmesan Cheese: Halal-certified if needed.
- 2 Tbsp (30 g) Toasted Pine Nuts: Provides crunch.
- 2 Tbsp (8 g) Fresh Parsley, Chopped: For garnish.
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) Roasted Red Pepper Puree: For drizzling.
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, reserving 120ml (½ cup) pasta water.
- Make Puree: Blend roasted pepper, paprika, and broth until smooth.
- Cook Shrimp: Sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté shallot and garlic until fragrant.
- Build Sauce: Stir in red pepper puree and cook for 2 minutes.
- Create Creamy Base: Add cream and broth, simmer, and season.
- Combine & Finish: Toss pasta, shrimp, and sauce; add pasta water if needed.
- Plate & Garnish: Swirl with puree, top with pine nuts and parsley.
Notes
For a visually appealing dish, create a swirl with the extra roasted red pepper puree. Reserve pasta water to help emulsify the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: pasta, shrimp, red pepper, creamy, roasted, italian, dinner, easy
