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Marry Me Shrimp Recipe: Quick, Flavorful, and Easy
Emily

Marry Me Shrimp Recipe

A quick and flavorful shrimp dish with a golden crust, creamy sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes—all cooked in one skillet in 20 minutes. Ideal for weeknights or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 ½ pounds
  • Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon
  • Butter
  • 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic (minced)
  • 4 cloves
  • Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon
  • Red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon
  • Salt
  • ½ teaspoon
  • Black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon
  • Heavy cream
  • 1 cup
  • Chicken broth
  • ½ cup
  • Grated parmesan
  • ¾ cup
  • Sun-dried tomatoes
  • ½ cup chopped
  • Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon
  • Spinach
  • 2 cups fresh

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry and season with paprika, salt, pepper, and half the garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear shrimp in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden.
  4. Add remaining garlic, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté 1 minute.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning; simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in spinach and grated parmesan until wilted and evenly coated.
  7. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.

Notes

Use coconut milk instead of heavy cream for dairy-free.
Substitute vegetable broth for vegan option.
Swiss chard or kale works in place of spinach.
Smoked paprika adds extra depth.
Adjust red pepper flakes to taste.