5.0 from 18 votes
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
Juicy shrimp and a creamy garlic tomato sauce are the ultimate pairing in this marry me shrimp pasta recipe! It's so simple to make for a gorgeous weeknight meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 647 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 tablespoon flour
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound uncooked (31-40/pound size) shrimp thawed & peeled, can remove tails
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese + more for serving
- 1 small handful fresh basil torn/chopped
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package instructions.
- When the pasta is about 10 minutes away from being done, add the butter to a skillet over medium heat. Once it melts, add the flour in and cook for about a minute, stirring often.
- Add in the garlic, tomato paste, and wine. Give it a stir and let it bubble for about one minute.
- Whisk in the cream, then stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, and shrimp, and cook it for about 5 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked and the sauce thickens a bit.
- Stir in the parmesan and basil and take the skillet off the heat. Season with salt & pepper as needed.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until coated. Serve immediately with more parmesan if desired.
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Notes
- I wouldn't sub the heavy cream for anything with a lower fat content (e.g. half-and-half or milk) because the tomato in the sauce is likely to curdle the sauce, and it may not thicken up the same as cream.
Nutrition Information
Calories
647kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
272mg
(91%)
Sodium
390mg
(16%)
Potassium
892mg
(25%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1.383IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
225mg
(23%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 647
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 647kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 272mg | 91% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 892mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1.383IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 225mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.