Marry Me Shrimp Pasta Recipe

ByDorothy Miller
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This Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a decadent, restaurant-quality dish you can create in under 30 minutes. The creamy, garlicky sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and plump shrimp is so impressive, it’s rumored to earn marriage proposals. After extensive testing, I’ve perfected the balance of rich cream, savory parmesan, and a hint of spice for a foolproof recipe that delivers incredible flavor every single time.

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Marry Me Shrimp Pasta – A Creamy, Flavor-Packed Dish

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  • Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. Drain and set aside.
  4. In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  5. Season the shrimp with paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  7. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  8. In the same skillet, add more butter if needed and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  9. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
  10. Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  11. Add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
  12. Let the sauce simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  13. Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
  14. Add the cooked pasta, stirring until everything is well combined.
  15. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  16. Top with fresh basil and an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
  17. Serve immediately.

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