Description
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a luscious, creamy tomato-based pasta dish featuring tender, juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic and served in a rich, silky sauce made with heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes, this elegant yet simple recipe combines bold flavors and comforting textures, perfect for weeknights, special dinners, or anytime you crave a delicious seafood pasta meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Protein
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Liquids and Sauces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Cheese and Seasonings
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pasta
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
- Sauté the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer gently until it thickens slightly.
- Add Cheese and Seasonings: Reduce heat to low. Whisk in freshly grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy and velvety.
- Combine Pasta and Shrimp: Return shrimp to the skillet and add the cooked pasta. Toss everything together thoroughly, using the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. Finish by stirring in chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overcook shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best flavor and texture.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency and help it bind better to the pasta.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to desired spice level.
- Add fresh basil at the end to maintain its bright color and aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 215mg