Description
Marry Me Shrimp with Pasta is a delicious and creamy Italian-inspired dish featuring succulent sautéed shrimp tossed in a rich sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a romantic dinner or an impressive weeknight meal, this dish combines tender pasta with bold flavors and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti
Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped)
- Optional extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water for later use.
- Sauté Shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and butter until melted and hot. Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce Base: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for extra flavor. Stir in heavy cream, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3–4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Combine and Toss: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet along with the reserved cooked pasta. Toss everything together to coat evenly in the creamy sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, slowly add reserved pasta water to loosen to desired consistency.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped basil and sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese on top if desired. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your beautifully rich and flavorful Marry Me Shrimp with Pasta.
Notes
- For a variation, substitute shrimp with scallops or chicken.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and a dairy-free cheese alternative.
- Serve with crusty bread or a green salad for a well-rounded meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
