Name: recipe creamy marry me shrimp pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
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.

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

Scale

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