Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Savor the decadent and irresistible flavors of Marry Me Shrimp Pasta, a creamy dish loaded with succulent shrimp and tossed in a velvety sauce, perfect for seafood lovers!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti)
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil (chopped, for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens. Add cooked pasta and shrimp, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken or scallops for shrimp.
- Add extra red pepper flakes for a spicier kick.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg