Creamy Shrimp Pasta (Printable Recipe Version)
Juicy shrimp with pasta in a velvety sun-dried tomato and basil sauce. Tastes like it’s from a fancy bistro but takes just 30 minutes.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Components
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1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp
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12 oz spaghetti or any preferred pasta
→ For the Sauce
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1/2 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 minced garlic cloves
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup chicken stock
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1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon optional red pepper flakes
→ Extras
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Salt and pepper as needed
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1/4 cup freshly sliced basil
# Steps to Make It:
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Prepare the spaghetti in salted water, boiling according to the directions on the package. Drain it once it’s done, then leave it aside.
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Heat olive oil on medium in a big skillet. Toss in the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until they’re pink. Remove and set aside.
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Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the empty skillet. Stir for around a minute or until you can smell the garlic.
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Pour in chicken broth and toss in sun-dried tomatoes. Stir and let it simmer while scraping any bits stuck to the pan.
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Pour heavy cream into the skillet and let it gently bubble for a few minutes. Stir now and then until it thickens slightly.
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Gradually add the Parmesan, stirring all the while to mix it in completely.
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Mix the cooked pasta and shrimp back into the skillet. Stir until the sauce coats everything nicely.
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Top with fresh basil and serve while it’s still hot.
# Extra Information:
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This creamy seafood dish gives an elevated twist to the popular 'Marry Me Chicken' version.
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To cut down on calories, swap heavy cream for a lighter half-and-half blend.
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It’s said to be so tasty, it might lead to a proposal!