Description
Indulge in this luxurious and flavorful Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta, a perfect dish for a romantic dinner or a special occasion. Tender shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy Parmesan sauce come together to create a dish that will impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine pasta
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken broth and simmer. Stir in cream and Parmesan until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine and serve: Return shrimp to the skillet, add pasta, and toss in the sauce. Heat through. Garnish with basil or parsley.
Notes
- For added depth, deglaze the pan with white wine before adding broth.
- You can use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
