Marry Me Shrimp
Creamy, garlicky Marry Me Shrimp cooked in a rich parmesan sun-dried tomato sauce — romantic, irresistible, and done in under 30 minutes.
Pin Share Print Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $14
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet (for searing shrimp and making sauce)
- 1 Wooden spoon (for stirring sauce smoothly)
- 1 Tongs (for flipping shrimp)
- 1 Knife (for mincing garlic and chopping tomatoes)
- 1 Grater (for fresh parmesan)
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons (for accurate portions)
- 1 Paper towel (for drying shrimp before searing)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs large shrimp - peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon salt - for seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper - for balance
- 1 teaspoon paprika - adds color and flavor
- 3 tablespoon butter - divided use
- 4 cloves garlic - minced
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes - chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream - base for sauce
- 0.5 cup chicken broth - adds depth
- 0.75 cup grated parmesan cheese - freshly grated for best texture
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning - adds herby flavor
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes - optional heat
- 0.25 cup white wine - optional for deglazing
- 2 cups fresh spinach - optional add-in
- fresh basil - for garnish
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook shrimp in butter 2 minutes per side, remove.
- Add butter and garlic, cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes for flavor base.
- Add broth and white wine, scrape browned bits.
- Pour in cream, add parmesan, herbs, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook until thickened and creamy.
- Return shrimp to pan, coat in sauce.
- Stir in spinach if using, cook 1–2 minutes.
- Add fresh basil and extra parmesan before serving.
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used
Nutrition
Serving: 1shrimp | Calories: 520kcal (26%) | Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) | Protein: 38g (76%) | Fat: 37g (57%) | Saturated Fat: 21g (131%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 295mg (98%) | Sodium: 870mg (38%) | Potassium: 490mg (14%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 1150IU (23%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 285mg (29%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)