Description
Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a luxurious dish that combines shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich cream sauce, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
12 oz Fettuccine or Linguine
1.5 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
3/4 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes (in oil, chopped)
4 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced)
1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (chiffonade)
1/2 cup Chicken Broth or Dry White Wine
2 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp Olive Oil
Red Pepper Flakes, Salt, Pepper, Oregano (to taste)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, reserving one cup of starchy pasta water before draining
- Pat shrimp dry, season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until pink, then remove from skillet
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for one minute, then add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring for 30 seconds
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth or white wine, scraping up brown bits. Reduce liquid by half, then lower heat and add heavy cream, simmering until slightly thickened
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Toss cooked pasta and shrimp into the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency. Garnish with fresh basil
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free pasta.
Adjust red pepper flakes based on spiciness preference.
Best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American