Marry Me Shrimp

Marry Me Shrimp is a creamy, flavorful shrimp skillet made with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, capers, Parmesan, and a rich garlic cream sauce. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings Servings

Calories 581kcal

Equipment

large skillet
Tongs
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Whisk
Cutting board
Knife
Paper towels

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
Salt and pepper as desired
2 tablespoons high-smoke-point oil not olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
¼ medium onion minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped or julienned
2 teaspoons garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ cup chicken stock
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¼ cup cream cheese
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese grated
1 to 2 tablespoons capers
2 cups baby spinach
Fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

Pat the shrimp dry with clean paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they begin to turn pink, about 2 minutes.
Flip the shrimp and cook for 1 additional minute. Remove shrimp to a plate and set aside.
Return the skillet to the heat and melt the butter. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 3–5 minutes.
Add the basil, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and oregano. Stir well and cook for about 1 minute.
Whisk in the tomato paste and chicken stock until smooth.
Add the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.
Add the cream cheese and Parmesan. Stir until fully incorporated.
Add the spinach and capers, stirring until the spinach wilts.
Return the shrimp to the pan and warm through.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve.

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