Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta combines tender shrimp, a creamy Parmesan sauce, and bold sun-dried tomatoes for a restaurant-quality meal ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for romantic dinners or special family meals!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz linguine or pasta of your choice
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Boil linguine in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Shrimp:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Combine and Serve:
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta, tossing until fully coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of red pepper flakes.
- To enhance the dish, add fresh spinach or sautéed mushrooms.
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