Marry Me Shrimp Pasta Recipe

This marry me shrimp pasta recipe puts a seafood spin on the classic chicken dish, all while maintaining that creamy, sun-dried tomato-infused sauce.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 6 ounces penne pasta
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 3/4 cups seafood broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme, roughly chopped
• 4 basil leaves, plus more for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Sprinkle both sides of the shrimp with ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
2. 2Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet on medium-high.
3. 3When the oil is hot, place the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
4. 4Flip the shrimp and cook the other side for 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a dish and set aside.
5. 5Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
6. 6Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente according to the package directions.
7. 7While the water is heating and the pasta is cooking, make the sauce so the pasta and sauce will finish at roughly the same time. Start the sauce by heating the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil in the empty skillet on medium (clean the pan clean first if needed).
8. 8Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saute for 2 minutes.
9. 9Pour in the broth and bring the liquid to a simmer.
10. 10Add the cream, grated parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper and stir until the cheese is melted. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper if desired.
11. 11Add the shrimp, drained pasta, and thyme to the skillet. Tear the basil leaves and add them. Toss to coat the pasta and shrimp evenly in the sauce.
12. 12Serve immediately garnished with basil leaves. Sprinkle with more grated parmesan if desired.