Marry Me Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This Marry Me Shrimp Pasta Recipe creates magic in your kitchen. Rich, creamy sauce coats tender shrimp perfectly.
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Medium saucepan for pasta
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Colander for draining pasta
- Sharp knife for chopping
- Cutting Board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pasta serving bowls
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Boil water in large pot for pasta.
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions exactly.
- Drain pasta and set aside immediately.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet.
- Add shrimp to hot oil carefully.
- Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove shrimp and set aside temporarily.
- Add butter to same skillet.
- Sauté garlic for 30 seconds only.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook briefly.
- Pour heavy cream into skillet slowly.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir constantly.
- Season with salt, pepper, and pepper flakes.
- Return shrimp to creamy sauce.
- Add cooked pasta and toss gently.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor results
- Don't overcook shrimp to avoid rubber texture
- Reserve pasta water to thin sauce if needed
- Add cream gradually to prevent sauce curdling
- Serve immediately while pasta is hot and creamy