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This marry me shrimp recipe is a light and creamy sauce filled with sun dried tomatoes, spinach and garlic!
Creamy Marry Me Shrimp is a delicious and relatively quick dinner that brings the vibrant flavors of Tuscany to your table. Plump shrimp are sautéed until perfectly pink and then bathed in a luscious, creamy sauce. It is one of the fanciest yet easiest recipes you can make any day of the week.
The beauty of this marry me shrimp recipe lies in its simplicity and the way the ingredients come together. The sweetness of the shrimp complements the tangy sun-dried tomatoes, while the garlic adds a savory depth. You can use heavy cream or half and half (which is half heavy cream and half milk).
If you like this Marry Me Shrimp recipe, you will love my Low Carb Spicy Shrimp Tacos or my Crispy Shrimp Rice Muffins. Don’t forget to garnish with fresh basil or fresh parsley and some chili pepper flakes.
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Easy Marry Me Shrimp
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs (0.68 kg) shrimp,, peeled, deveined + rinsed
- 1/2 tsp salt, paprika + Italian herb blend
- 1 tbs butter
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 small onion,, diced
- 5 cloves garlic,, minced
- 1/2 cup (118.29 ml) white wine
- 5 oz (0.14 kg) sun-dried tomatoes,, drained + sliced
- 1⅓ cups (0.32 l) half + half, *
- salt + pepper,, to taste
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large handful baby spinach
Instructions
- Pat dry your shrimp with paper towels. Season them all over with the salt, paprika and Italian herb blend.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and olive oil. Once pan is hot, add in the seasoned shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- To the same pan, add in the onion and sauté on medium heat for 3-4 minutes. If you need some oil in the pan, add in a drizzle. Next stir in the garlic for 30 seconds. Then add in the cooking wine, sun dried tomatoes and sauté for 1 minute. Add in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, parmesan and mix. Bring to a simmer and stir for a few minutes to thicken the sauce. Remove pan from heat and add in the baby spinach and shrimp and stir to coat and wilt the greens.
Notes
- Half and half is half milk and half heavy cream. You can also use all heavy cream here.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Serve this with rice, small pasta (like orzo), Mashed Potatoes or a bed of steamed veggies!
I am going to make this on Friday the 13th because 21 years ago. My husband proposed to be on February 13. It seems very appropriate don’t you think?
Go for it Marilyn! I love that!
looks easy
🏆 Official family favorite! 🏆
The flavors in this dish are delicious, the portions are perfection and it looks restaurant quality when you plate it.
…and it’s ready in 15 minutes?!?
2 bites jn my 7 year old daughter declared that this was the best dinner she’d ever had 😍.
Hi Lyndsay, Oh I love to hear that! Thank you for the glowing feedback!
I made it and it was delicious -I’ve also just bought your book ☺️
However , Stella I don’t see anywhere that you actually mention how many people the receipe feeds , therefore the calories etc are for how much food ?
I must say I used crème fresche instead of cream or half and half to try reduce some calories ! I’m so full -it was yummy
Hi Julie, thanks so much for trying the recipe – sounds delicious with the Creme Fresche, and purchasing my new book!
The servings are listed at the top of each recipe box/card. Under the circle photo.
Enjoy!