Marry Me Shrimp Pasta: The Creamy Dish That’ll Steal Hearts Instantly
A rich, creamy shrimp and pasta dish featuring al dente linguine, garlic-cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Ready in 30 minutes with minimal effort, this Italian-American comfort food delights with bold flavors and a restaurant-quality finish.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Stir-Frying/Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
10 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Optional: Gluten-free pasta, vegan Parmesan, or lemon zest for brightness.
Instructions
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid before draining
Heat olive oil in a pan. Sear shrimp with garlic and red pepper flakes 2-3 minutes per side; set aside
Melt butter, add sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth. Simmer 2 minutes. Stir in cream and Parmesan until thickened
Combine boiled pasta, sauce, and shrimp. Add 2-3 tbsp pasta water to loosen. Garnish with basil before serving
Notes
For dairy-free: Use coconut cream and substitute almond milk with agar-agar
Increase heat: Add cayenne or jalapeños
Prevent sogginess: Keep pasta warm off-heat while finishing sauce
Upgrade: Top with toasted pine nuts or lemon zest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg