Description
Irresistible Marry Me Shrimp with Pasta is a delightful dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This creamy pasta features tender shrimp tossed in a rich sauce made with fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, creating a mouthwatering experience that’s perfect for both casual weeknight meals and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season the shrimp with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and whisk for about one minute.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Slowly add heavy cream and let simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted, then add sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Return shrimp to the sauce and combine well before tossing with cooked linguine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg