Description
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta seduces palates with rich, garlicky sauce and succulent seafood. Romantic dinner dreams come true when creamy, herb-kissed shrimp twirl around perfectly cooked pasta, promising pure culinary bliss you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) shrimp, peeled & deveined
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth (or seafood broth)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for balance)
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- ½ lb (227 grams) pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
- 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling water)
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation by bringing a generously salted water reservoir to a rolling boil, then submerge the pasta strands, allowing them to dance and soften until achieving the perfect tender-yet-firm texture. Carefully extract and reserve the cooked noodles.
- Meticulously pat the seafood proteins dry, then lavish them with a harmonious blend of seasoning, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly embraced by salt, pepper, and smoky paprika’s warmth.
- Ignite a skillet with a luxurious marriage of olive oil and butter, creating a golden stage for the shrimp’s culinary performance. Sear each crustacean until they transform into a blush-pink symphony, then gently relocate them from the pan.
- Within the same heated vessel, introduce aromatic garlic, fiery red pepper flakes, and vibrant sun-dried tomatoes, allowing their essence to permeate the environment for a fleeting moment.
- Stream chicken broth into the skillet, using its liquid embrace to liberate the caramelized remnants clinging to the pan’s surface, unlocking layers of concentrated flavor.
- Cascade heavy cream into the bubbling landscape, accompanied by parmesan’s salty whispers, Italian herb medley, and nuanced seasoning. Allow the mixture to waltz and thicken, developing a velvety consistency that promises indulgence.
- Brighten the sauce’s profound richness with a splash of citrusy lemon juice, stirring to integrate its luminous character.
- Reunite the reserved shrimp and pasta within this creamy sanctuary, gently tumbling them to ensure each ingredient is lavishly coated in the sumptuous sauce.
- Let the ensemble simmer briefly, permitting the flavors to intertwine and create a harmonious culinary narrative.
- Crown the dish with a delicate sprinkle of fresh basil or parsley, transforming the presentation into a verdant masterpiece.
- Present immediately, accompanied by additional parmesan and golden, aromatic garlic bread, inviting diners into a sensory journey of maritime elegance.
Notes
- Always use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in this dish.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden sear and prevent steaming.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat level, making it mild or spicy based on personal preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 721
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1080 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 290 mg