Creamy Shrimp Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Protein & Pasta
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1 lb shrimp, cleaned and deveined
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12 oz of your favorite pasta, like linguine
→ For the Sauce
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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3 minced garlic cloves
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1/2 cup chicken stock
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1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp optional red chili flakes
→ Toppings
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A pinch of salt and pepper
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1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
# Instructions:
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Boil a big pot of water, toss in some salt, and cook linguine as instructed on the box. Drain it and put it aside for later.
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Grab a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, throw in shrimp, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn a nice pink color. Take shrimp out and set them aside for now.
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Toss minced garlic and chili flakes into the same pan. Stir it around for a minute until the smell makes your mouth water.
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Mix in the sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth. Let it bubble gently while scraping the pan to get all the tasty bits unstuck.
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Pour in the heavy cream and keep it on a light simmer. Let it cook for 3-4 minutes—doesn't need long—until it starts to thicken.
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Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese while stirring constantly. Let it melt and blend into that creamy goodness.
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Put the cooked shrimp and pasta back in the skillet. Mix everything until the shrimp and pasta are covered in that rich sauce.
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Sprinkle with fresh basil, add a little salt and pepper if needed, and enjoy right away.
# Notes:
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This twist on "Marry Me Chicken" swaps the chicken for shrimp, offering a fancy seafood take.
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Want to lighten it up? Replace heavy cream with equal parts half-and-half instead.
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Legend says this dish is so amazing, it might lead to a marriage proposal!