Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a creamy, flavorful pasta dish made with tender shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan tossed in a rich cream sauce. It’s quick enough for weeknights but elegant enough for special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, tail on or off
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
For the Pasta and Sauce
- 10 oz pasta fettuccine, linguine, or penne work well
- 1 tbsp olive oil for pasta water
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 cup chicken broth or seafood broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil salted water with 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook pasta until al dente, reserving ½ cup water. Drain and set aside.
- Pat shrimp dry, toss with oil, butter, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sear in a hot skillet 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter. Sauté garlic 30 seconds, add sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes, cook 1 minute. Stir in broth, simmer, then add cream and Italian seasoning. Cook 3–4 minutes to thicken. Stir in parmesan until creamy. Adjust seasoning.
- Toss pasta in sauce, adding pasta water if needed. Return shrimp, stir gently, and simmer 1–2 minutes.
- Plate with shrimp and sauce. Garnish with basil, parsley, and parmesan. Serve hot with garlic bread or salad.