One Pan Marry Me Shrimp

Plump shrimp swimming in a creamy, garlicky sun-dried tomato sauce that’s pure magic. ♡

This shrimp recipe works because the sauce builds layers of flavor fast. Garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan melt into cream to create something so rich and savory, it genuinely earns its name. The shrimp cooks in minutes and soaks up all that saucy goodness.

One skillet, 20 minutes, and dinner that’ll make someone propose. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for sauce-soaking. Let’s make it together.

Ingredients

One Pan Marry Me Shrimp

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• Fresh basil for garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional add-ins:

• Baby spinach
• Artichoke hearts
• Capers
• White wine splash

How to Make One Pan Marry Me Shrimp

1. Sear. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over high heat. Sear shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
2. Build. Add remaining butter to the skillet. Sauté garlic 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir 1 minute.
3. Simmer. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in parmesan and red pepper flakes. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. Combine. Return shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently in the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through and coated.
5. Serve. Tear fresh basil over the top. Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

Tips

• Pat shrimp dry before searing so they get a nice golden color instead of steaming.
• Don’t overcook the shrimp. They’re done when they curl into a C shape, not an O.
• Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes and drain them. They have more flavor than the dry-packed ones.
• The sauce thickens as it cools. If reheating, add a splash of cream.
• Fresh parmesan makes a huge difference over the pre-grated kind.

Variations

• Add a splash of white wine when building the sauce for extra depth.
• Stir in baby spinach right before adding the shrimp back.
• Use chicken instead of shrimp for a marry me chicken version.
• Add artichoke hearts for a Mediterranean twist.
• Serve over zucchini noodles to keep it low carb.

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One Pan Marry Me Shrimp

Seared shrimp in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes.

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• - 1 lb large shrimp
• - 2 tbsp butter
• - 4 cloves garlic
• - 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• - 1 cup heavy cream
• - 1/2 cup chicken broth
• - 1/2 cup parmesan
• - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• - Fresh basil

Method

 

1. Sear. Cook shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side, set aside.
2. Build. Sauté garlic and tomatoes in butter.
3. Simmer. Add cream, broth, parmesan. Cook 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Combine. Return shrimp, toss 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Serve. Top with basil, serve over pasta or rice.

Notes

- Pat shrimp dry for best sear.
- Don't overcook shrimp past a C curl.
- Fresh parmesan makes a big difference.

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