Description
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta delivers irresistible flavors from coastal kitchens with a romantic twist. Coastal ingredients and simple techniques create a memorable dinner experience you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) shrimp, peeled & deveined
- ½ lb (227 grams) pasta (fettuccine, linguine, or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth (or seafood broth)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (for balance)
- 1 tbsp salt (for boiling water)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Bring a generously salted water reservoir to a rolling boil. Submerge pasta strands and cook until achieving the perfect tender-yet-firm texture. Carefully extract and reserve the cooked noodles.
- Seafood Seasoning: Pat shrimp dry and lavish with a harmonious blend of salt, pepper, and smoky paprika, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly seasoned.
- Protein Searing: Ignite a skillet with olive oil and butter, creating a golden stage for shrimp. Sear crustaceans until transforming into blush-pink, then gently relocate from the pan.
- Aromatic Foundation: In the same heated vessel, introduce garlic, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes, allowing their essence to permeate the environment for a fleeting moment.
- Sauce Development: Stream chicken broth into the skillet, liberating caramelized remnants. Cascade heavy cream, parmesan, Italian herbs, and seasoning, allowing the mixture to waltz and thicken into a velvety consistency.
- Flavor Refinement: Brighten the sauce with a splash of lemon juice, stirring to integrate its luminous character. Reunite reserved shrimp and pasta within this creamy sanctuary, gently tumbling to ensure lavish coating.
- Final Touches: Let the ensemble simmer briefly, permitting flavors to intertwine. Crown the dish with fresh basil or parsley, transforming the presentation into a verdant masterpiece.
- Serving Suggestion: Present immediately, accompanied by additional parmesan and golden garlic bread, inviting diners into a sensory journey of maritime elegance.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to ensure perfect golden-brown searing and prevent steaming instead of caramelizing.
- Seasoning Depth: Use freshly ground black pepper and high-quality paprika to elevate the spice profile and create complex flavor layers.
- Cream Consistency Control: Simmer sauce gently to prevent separating or breaking, maintaining a smooth, luxurious texture without curdling.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap regular pasta for gluten-free alternatives, use dairy-free cream substitutes, or replace shrimp with chicken for varied dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 646
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg