Description
Indulge in a luxurious and flavorful dish with this Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta recipe. Succulent shrimp in a rich and creamy sauce, tossed with fettuccine and sun-dried tomatoes, creates a dish perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook in a skillet until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Return shrimp to the skillet, add cooked pasta, and toss to coat in the sauce. Simmer briefly, garnish with basil or parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine before simmering the sauce.
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
