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Marry Me Shrimp Pasta dazzles with robust Italian flavors. It’s ready in just 30 minutes, and the creamy sauce, brimming with fresh herbs and spices, could very well lead to a marriage proposal after your first bite!

This dish will knock anyone’s socks off. To complete the meal, you should start out with my easy bruschetta recipe as a delightful appetizer. Then serve the pasta with this copycat olive garden salad and the best homemade garlic bread. Dinner is served!

Overhead shot of plated marry me shrimp with pasta. Overhead shot of plated marry me shrimp with pasta.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You will love this recipe for so many reasons! This 30-minute dish is beautiful, versatile, and makes a great impression!

  • Ease of Preparation: Even though this tastes like a gourmet meal, it comes together so quickly and easily.
  • Flavor: The flavor profiles of this dish are simply extraordinary! Not only that, but the combination of garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil leaves, and rich sun-dried tomatoes will undoubtedly have your taste buds singing with delight!
  • Versatility: You can change up the ingredients to suit your tastes. For example, add some spice with red pepper flakes, or incorporate vegetables such as baby spinach, mushrooms, or peppers.
  • Crowd-pleaser: This recipe will become one of your family’s go-tos. It appeals to both young and old. If your kids don’t like shrimp, you can make this a chicken recipe.

What is Marry Me Shrimp With Pasta?

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta puts a delicious spin on the classic Marry Me Chicken recipe. Picture juicy shrimp and tender linguine coming together to transport you to a cozy evening on a Venetian restaurant patio.

If you’re interested in more Marry Me recipes, I’ve got you covered. Check out my Marry Me salmon, Marry Me chicken pasta, and my Marry Me Chicken. Delicious Marry Me recipes, with their mouthwatering flavors and romantic charm, are perfect for creating memorable and impressive meals.

Ingredients Needed to Make Marry Me Shrimp with Pasta

There really aren’t that many ingredients in this pasta. Most items you probably already have in your fridge or pantry. I like to use fresh seafood when making this. Scroll down to the recipe card for exact measurements.

  • Linguine pasta: Provides a hearty base and a chewy texture that compliments the shrimp.
  • Peeled and deveined shrimp: Provides a sweet seafood flavor and is a great source of lean protein.
  • Italian seasoning: Adds depth to the Italian flavor and enhances the overall flavor.
  • Salt: Enhances each individual flavor in the dish.
  • Black Pepper: Gives a peppery bite and enhances flavor.
  • Olive oil: Helps create smoothness in the sauce.
Overhead shot of labeled pasta and shrimp ingredients. Overhead shot of labeled pasta and shrimp ingredients.

Sauce

  • Butter: Provides a rich cream base for the sauce.
  • Minced garlic: Infuses the sauce with a robust flavor that compliments the shrimp.
  • Flour: Helps thicken the sauce to get the right consistency.
  • Chicken broth: Adds a depth of flavor and helps to smooth out the sauce.
  • Heavy Cream: Provides a luxuriously creamy texture and flavor.
  • Parmesan Cheese: Helps thicken the sauce and adds a savory, nutty warmth.
  • Drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes: Add a tangy sweetness and beautiful color to the dish.
  • Fresh Basil: Provides a fresh herbal note and bright green color.
  • Paprika: Adds a slight smokey flavor and makes the sauce a more edible color.
  • Italian Seasoning: Provides a variety of herbs and spices that complement the other ingredients. You can use store-bought or make your own homemade Italian seasoning.
  • Salt & Pepper: To taste
Overhead shot of labeled sauce ingredients. Overhead shot of labeled sauce ingredients.

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta Recipe

This Marry Me Shrimp with pasta recipe comes together quickly. First, cook the pasta, then simmer the ingredients in a pan, and before you know it, dinner is ready! Just remember not to overcook your shrimp. Follow the steps below to create this amazing dish.

  1. Pasta: Cook the linguine according to the package directions, then drain, and set aside.
  2. Coat shrimp: Toss the shrimp in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Then, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook shrimp: Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until it turns pink, about 6-8 minutes. Don’t overcook the shrimp, or it will be chewy. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.

Sauce

  1. Saute: Melt the butter in the same pan. Saute the garlic for 30 seconds, then whisk in the flour to make a paste.
  2. Whisk: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Whisk together and heat until the sauce starts to thicken.
  3. Seasonings: Add the parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Whisk and heat through until you have a smooth, creamy sauce.
  4. Heat everything: Add the shrimp and pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Saute everything together for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Garnish: Top Marry Me shrimp pasta with additional basil, and enjoy fresh!
Overhead shot of a bowl of raw seasoned shrimp. Overhead shot of a bowl of raw seasoned shrimp.
Season the shrimp.
Angle shot of seasoned shrimp being cooked in a skillet. Angle shot of seasoned shrimp being cooked in a skillet.
Cook the shrimp.
Angle shot of but and garlic sautéing in a skillet. Angle shot of but and garlic sautéing in a skillet.
Melt the butter and saute the garlic.
Angle shot of marry me shrimp with pasta sauce simmering. Angle shot of marry me shrimp with pasta sauce simmering.
Whisk in the flour, heavy cream, and chicken broth.
Angle shot of skillet with sauce, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan and seasonings. Angle shot of skillet with sauce, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan and seasonings.
Add the cheese, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and seasonings.
Angle shot of skillet with completed marry me shrimp with pasta. Angle shot of skillet with completed marry me shrimp with pasta.
Stir in the cooked shrimp and pasta.

Tips to Make Your Marry Me Shrimp Pasta Perfectly

This Marry Me shrimp with pasta dish is hard to get wrong, but here are some tips and ideas to make it the best it can be!

  • DON’T overcook shrimp: Cook the shrimp until the shrimp just turns pink, not much longer than that; it will finish cooking later in the sauce
  • Pasta trick: I like to toss my cooked pasta in a little olive oil to keep it from sticking together while it waits for the rest of the recipe to come together.
  • Fresh shrimp is superior: I like to use fresh shrimp from the deli if it’s available, but frozen shrimp works just as well. Make sure to thaw it completely before using it.

Overhead close up shot of garnished marry me shrimp with pasta dish. Overhead close up shot of garnished marry me shrimp with pasta dish.

Storing Leftover Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

Luckily you can store any leftovers. Follow the instructions below to store and reheat pasta below.

  • Cool: Make sure the dish has cooled completely before putting it in an airtight container.
  • Refrigerate: Put the container in the fridge; it will last up to 3 days.
  • Reheat: To reheat Marry Me Shrimp Pasta, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish or saucepan. Add a splash of water, broth, or cream to maintain its creamy texture. Microwave covered for 30-second increments, stirring in between, or reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • DO NOT freeze: We do not recommend freezing this dish. It will affect the texture of the shrimp and the creaminess of the sauce.

Angle shot of close up pasta with scoop being taken out of it.Angle shot of close up pasta with scoop being taken out of it.

More Scrumptious Shrimp Recipes

I love shrimp! Not only is it good both cold and hot, it is a great source of lean protein. If you’re looking to incorporate more shrimp into your diet, consider exploring the delicious recipes listed below!

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Pasta and Shrimp

  • Cook the linguine according to the package directions, drain, and set aside.

  • Toss the shrimp in the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  • Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until it turns pink, about 6-8 minutes. Don’t overcook the shrimp or it will be chewy. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.

Sauce

  • In the same pan, melt the butter. Saute the garlic for 30 seconds, then whisk in the flour to make a paste.

  • Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Whisk together and heat until the sauce starts to thicken.

  • Add the parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Whisk and heat through until you have a smooth creamy sauce.

  • Add the shrimp and pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Saute everything together for another 3-4 minutes.

  • Garnish with additional basil and enjoy fresh!

Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 16gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1.024mgPotassium: 818mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1.303IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.