Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

Craving a dinner that feels like a warm hug? Our Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is your answer! This dish isn’t just delicious; it’s quick to whip up on those busy weeknights, surprisingly healthy, and packed with flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. As a busy mom, I know the struggle of getting a satisfying meal on the table, and this pasta has been my go-to savior. It’s simple, yet sophisticated – trust me, you’ll fall in love!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This recipe takes me back to my honeymoon in Italy. Wandering cobblestone streets, we stumbled upon a quiet trattoria where the aroma of garlic and herbs filled the air. The chef, a jovial man with flour-dusted hands, whipped up a dish that tasted like pure romance. It was a simple shrimp pasta, but the creamy sauce and the joy of sharing it under the Tuscan sun made it unforgettable. This recipe is my attempt to recreate that magic—a taste of Italy right in your kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound pasta (linguine or fettuccine recommended)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
5. Add sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
6. If using, deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the wine has reduced slightly.
7. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
8. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet.
10. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
11. Stir in fresh basil.
12. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired. Enjoy your Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta!

Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

A quick and flavorful shrimp pasta dish with a creamy sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1 pound pasta linguine or fettuccine recommended
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
• 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and chopped
• 0.25 cup dry white wine optional
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

• Large Pot
• Large Skillet

Method

 

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
   2 tablespoons olive oil
3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
   4 garlic cloves, 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
   1 pound shrimp
5. Add sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
   0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes
6. If using, deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the wine has reduced slightly.
   0.25 cup dry white wine
7. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
   1 cup heavy cream
8. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper
9. Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet.
   1 pound shrimp
10. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
    1 pound pasta
11. Stir in fresh basil.
    0.25 cup fresh basil
12. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired. Enjoy your Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta!