Marry Me Shrimp Pasta for Date Night at Home
Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a quick, flavorful dish with tender shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce — perfect for date night or easy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sauté in butter and oil until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Deglaze with broth.
- Stir in cream, seasoning, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Return shrimp and pasta to pan. Toss to coat. Add pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with basil or parsley.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best texture. Add spinach or lemon for variation. Adjust spice level to your liking.