Description
Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp in a luscious, creamy sauce made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish offers a perfect balance of savory, creamy, and mildly spicy notes that impresses every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 pound fresh or thawed shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Pasta
- 8 ounces angel hair or linguine pasta
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the angel hair or linguine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside while you prepare the sauce.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then sauté in the pan for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same pan, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in the heavy cream, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Combine: Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the sauce. Add the drained pasta and toss everything together to evenly coat the shrimp and pasta in the rich sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the dish for a mild heat if desired. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy your Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp peeled and deveined for the best texture and flavor.
- Do not overcook the shrimp to avoid rubbery texture.
- Reserve some pasta cooking water to thin the sauce if needed.
- Grate Parmesan cheese fresh for better melting and creamier sauce.
- Simmer the cream gently to prevent curdling and maintain a silky sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 235mg