Description
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a creamy, dreamy dish featuring juicy shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and a parmesan garlic cream sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s perfect for date nights or weeknight dinners that feel extra special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken or seafood broth
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Sear Shrimp: In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add shrimp, season, and cook 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, cook garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir for 1 minute.
- Make Sauce: Add cream and broth, scraping browned bits. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in parmesan until smooth.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed. Return shrimp and mix gently.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with chopped herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh or well-thawed shrimp: Pat dry before searing.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp: Cook just until pink and opaque.
- Reserve pasta water: Helps loosen sauce if needed.
- Swap-ins: Try scallops, spinach, or a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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