Marry Me Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Marry Me Shrimp Pasta simmers plump shrimp in creamy sun-dried tomato garlic sauce with Parmesan and pasta for date-night dazzle ready in 25 minutes. Serves 4 with glossy strands and proposal-worthy richness.

Why This Recipe Works

Sun-dried tomatoes dissolve into instant umami base. Shrimp cooks fast in sauce absorbing flavors. Heavy cream emulsifies with pasta starch perfectly. Italian herbs unify without overpowering. One-skillet magic minimizes cleanup.

Ingredients & Prep

Shrimp:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled/deveined
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt + pepper

Pasta & Sauce:

• 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook pasta al dente; reserve ½ cup water, drain.
2. Season + sear shrimp in oil 2 minutes per side; remove.
3. Sauté garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste 2 minutes.
4. Add broth, cream, seasonings; simmer 5 minutes thickened.
5. Stir in Parmesan, pasta, shrimp, reserved water if needed.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate 2 days; reheat with cream splash.

FAQs

Sauce separates?
Low heat; pasta water emulsifies.

Rubbery shrimp?
Cook just pink; off heat.

Too thick?
Pasta water thins perfectly.

Conclusion

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta romance-hugs dinner creamy perfection.

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Print Recipe

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta features plump shrimp in creamy sun-dried tomato garlic sauce coating al dente pasta. This 30-minute viral sensation combines Parmesan richness with Italian herbs creating restaurant-quality weeknight dinner.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: One-Pan
• Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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• 12 oz linguine or fettuccine
• 1 lb large shrimp peeled deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup Parmesan grated
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 cups baby spinach
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh basil

Instructions

• 1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain.
• 2. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning. Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet, cook shrimp 2 minutes per side. Remove.
• 3. Add remaining oil, sauté garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes 1 minute. Add tomato paste, cook 1 minute.
• 4. Stir in cream, broth. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened. Add spinach until wilted.
• 5. Stir in Parmesan until melted. Add pasta and shrimp, toss with reserved pasta water. Garnish with basil.

Notes

• Use pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
• Don’t overcook shrimp – they continue cooking in sauce.
• Leftovers keep 2 days; add cream when reheating.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1.5 cups
• Calories: 650
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 850mg
• Fat: 32g
• Saturated Fat: 16g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 52g
• Fiber: 4g
• Protein: 38g
• Cholesterol: 280mg

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