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Marry Me Shrimp: A Quick and Irresistible Comfort Dish
Youssef Hb

Marry Me Shrimp

A quick Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender shrimp in a creamy garlic-tomato sauce, finished with parmesan cheese. Ready in 25 minutes, this comfort food star balances bold flavors and simplicity, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs Large shrimp (peeled, deveined)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • ½ cup Chicken broth
  • ¾ cup Grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup Sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat
  2. Sear shrimp in batches until pink, 2-3 minutes per side
  3. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside
  4. Cook garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes in the same pan for 30 seconds
  5. Add sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning; cook 1 minute
  6. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, and ½ cup parmesan
  7. Return shrimp to pan; simmer 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens
  8. Garnish with remaining parmesan before serving

Notes

Use unsalted butter and adjust salt if using store-bought broth
Coconut oil or dairy-free butter substitutes work for vegan diets
Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes yield best flavor
Pair with crusty bread, pastina, or zucchini noodles
Reheats well in microwave or skillet