Description

Craving a quick dinner that feels gourmet? This Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is your answer. Juicy shrimp are seared and folded into a creamy Parmesan and garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, tossed with fettuccine for a dish that’s downright irresistible. Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner or looking for flavorful easy dinner ideas, this quick dinner recipe brings restaurant vibes right to your table. Perfect for date night, weeknight meals, or when you simply want to impress without the stress. It’s an easy recipe loaded with flavor, comfort, and charm.

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined

1 tbsp olive oil

0.5 tsp smoked paprika

0.5 tsp salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

2 tbsp unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic minced

0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped

1 cup heavy cream

0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth

0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

0.5 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

8 oz fettuccine

Water for boiling pasta

Fresh parsley chopped

Juice of 0.5 lemon optional

Extra Parmesan optional

Crushed red pepper optional

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook until al dente. Reserve 0.5 cup pasta water, then drain and set pasta aside.

2. Pat shrimp dry. Toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and golden. Remove and set aside.

4. Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

5. Add heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer for 3–4 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Season to taste.

6. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce. Add pasta water a little at a time to loosen, if needed.

7. Return shrimp to skillet. Stir gently and warm for 1–2 minutes. Add lemon juice if desired.

8. Garnish with parsley, extra Parmesan, or red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat shrimp very dry before searing to get a golden crust.

Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and improves flavor.

Save pasta water — it helps emulsify and adjust the sauce’s texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 650
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 240mg

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