Marry Me Shrimp

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is romantic plate of succulent prawns resting on a soft bed of linguine drenched in sun-dried tomato and cream sauce.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: marry me pasta

Servings: people

1 tbsp This is an affiliate link.olive oil
500g/1 lbs raw shrimp (prawns)
Salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp spicy smoked paprika
5-6 basil leaves sliced
4-5 This is an affiliate link.sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, sliced or semi-dried (sun-blushed) tomatoes
1 tbsp flour
125ml / 1/2 cup dry white wine such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc
250ml / 1 cup This is an affiliate link.chicken stock
125ml / 1/2 cup double / heavy cream
50g / 1/2 cup This is an affiliate link.Parmesan cheese
300g/10oz This is an affiliate link.linguine

Start by boiling the water for the pasta. Once boiled, season with salt and cook the pasta in it according to package instructions.
While the pasta is cooking, season the shrimp with salt, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a frying pan, then saute the shrimp over medium high heat for 1 minute on each side. Remove the shrimp to a plate until later.
To the same pan add the garlic, sliced sun-dried tomatoes and smoked paprika, sauté for about 30 seconds over very low heat. Sprinkle with flour and stir, so the flour combines with the fat creating a paste, cook it for about a minute, then deglaze the pan with the white wine and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the liquid is reduced by a half.
Add the chicken stock, sliced basil leaves, heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, stir until the cheese is incorporated into the sauce, cover with a lid and let the sauce simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, then bring the shrimp back to the pan and simmer for a couple of minutes longer, taste and add more salt if needed.
Drain the pasta and add to the sauce, toss to combine, season with salt to taste.