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Creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

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A quick and easy shrimp pasta recipe featuring a velvety rosé sauce that is perfect for date nights, dinner parties, or cozy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • ½ cup rosé wine (dry, e.g., Whispering Angel)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (full-fat)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 8 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of linguine or fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining. Set pasta aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp to a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped shallot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  5. Pour in ½ cup dry rosé wine, scraping up any browned bits from the shrimp. Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes until reduced by half.
  6. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and 1 tablespoon tomato paste. Mix well and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Add crushed red pepper flakes if using.
  7. Stir in ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick.
  8. Return cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sauce. Add drained pasta and mix until everything is well coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
  10. Plate the pasta and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Simmer sauce gently to prevent curdling. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Freshly grate Parmesan for best melting. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: shrimp pasta, creamy shrimp pasta, marry me shrimp pasta, rosé sauce, easy dinner, weeknight meal, seafood pasta

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