Valentine's Dinner for Two: Romantic Pasta with Garlic Butter Shrimp

Celebrate love with this delightful Valentine's dinner for two featuring creamy garlic butter shrimp pasta. Impress your significant other with this simple yet elegant dish that is sure to ignite romance.

Ingredients

• 8 oz fettuccine pasta
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.
4. Reduce the heat to low, then add the heavy cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir until combined and the butter melts.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley and fresh basil leaves before serving.
7. Serve immediately for a romantic dining experience.