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Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
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Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a luxurious yet easy-to-make dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich, velvety cream sauce infused with garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Ready in under 30 minutes, this elegant pasta offers a perfect balance of bold flavors, comforting textures, and impressive presentation, ideal for special occasions or a delightful weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Protein

  • 1 lb fresh or thawed, peeled and deveined shrimp

Pasta

  • 8 oz fettuccine or linguine

Aromatics and Flavorings

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (plus extra to taste)

Sauce Components

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Herbs and Fats

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped

Seasonings

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Shrimp: Season the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté until fragrant and slightly softened, releasing the essential flavors that form the base of your sauce.
  3. Create the Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine with the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Allow it to simmer gently to thicken, then stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, creating that luscious cream sauce.
  4. Cook the Pasta: While the sauce simmers, cook the fettuccine or linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain carefully and reserve a small cup of pasta water in case you want to loosen the sauce later.
  5. Combine and Finish: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together with the drained pasta. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce needs thinning. Finish by stirring in fresh chopped basil or parsley for a burst of color and freshness.

Notes

  • Use fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor; fully thaw frozen shrimp before cooking.
  • Don’t overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; cook just until pink and opaque.
  • Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency and help it cling to the noodles.
  • Stir gently when combining pasta and shrimp to keep shrimp intact and coat everything evenly with sauce.
  • Always use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for optimal melting and flavor.

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