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Busy week ahead? We have an easy, delicious dinner that takes just about 20 minutes to prepare! This one-pan dinner is perfect for those busy nights when you still want something impressive. Marry Me Shrimp is everything you love about the viral Marry Me Chicken sauce, but with a seafood twist.
Juicy shrimp simmer in a creamy, herby, sun-dried tomato sauce that feels luxe and so cozy. The sauce is the main star of this dish and pairs so well with almost any protein you add to the mix.
This low-maintenance dinner will have your kitchen smelling like you’ve stepped into your favorite Italian restaurant. The simple ingredients that bring bold flavor and cozy aroma. Which makes it the perfect meal for relaxing after a long day. Serve it over pasta or with a side of vegetables and bread. If you love seafood, this one belongs in your monthly meal rotations.
Why You’ll Love This Marry Me Shrimp
- Low maintenance, highly impressive. Don’t underestimate a simple recipe! They can be super delicious and perfect for weeknight dinners. This Marry Me Shrimp recipe is no exception – the creamy sauce is packed with a punch of flavor from the herbs, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. And not only does it taste delicious, but it also looks beautiful.
- It’s a one-pan dish. Which means less cleanup time! The shrimp and sauce are all cooked in the same skillet over the stovetop. Less stress to make and clean afterwards – win, win!
- The perfect cozy meal after a long day. After a long day, the last thing I want to do is spend hours in the kitchen making dinner. This Marry Me Shrimp takes just about 20 minutes to make, and when served with a side of pasta or vegetables, makes the coziest meal to wind down with after a busy day.
What You’ll Need
for the shrimp
- Frozen Shrimp
- Olive oil
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
marry me sauce
- Butter
- Tomato paste
- Red pepper flakes
- Garlic
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Heavy cream
- Chicken broth
- Grated parmesan
- Sun-dried tomatoes
How to Make Marry Me Shrimp, Step By Step
Step 1: Cook and season shrimp.
In a skillet over medium heat, start cooking your shrimp. Add some olive oil to the pan, pour in frozen shrimp and season with a little bit of paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
Although the sauce is packed with flavor, seasoning the shrimp as it cooks will give the shrimp a little boost of flavor.
Once the shrimp is cooked through, scoop the shrimp into a bowl and set it to the side to mix in the sauce later.
Step 2: Make Marry Me Sauce.
The sauce is the star of the show!
Start by heating a skillet over medium heat on the stove. Add butter to the pan and melt before stirring in tomato paste. Toss in garlic and some red pepper flakes and stir until fragrant.
Next, you will add some flour to slightly thicken the sauce. The marry me chicken sauce will seem thick at this point, so you will next add in your cream and chicken broth. You’ll also add in shredded parmesan cheese and stir until everything is smooth and blended together.
Sprinkle some fresh oregano and stir it into the sauce until it becomes fragrant. This is where the sauce starts to smell so warm and cozy!
Lastly, you will stir in sun-dried tomatoes. Don’t miss this step because the sun-dried tomatoes add a strong punch of tomato flavor that this sauce needs.
Step 3: Add shrimp to the sauce, simmer for a couple of minutes, and serve.
Stir and let the sauce simmer and bubble for a minute or two before tossing in the seasoned shrimp. Toss to coat shrimp in the sauce and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes so that the shrimp warms in the sauce before serving.
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Serving Suggestions
The sauce is the main character of this dish, so we recommend pairing it with a carb – either starchy or healthy. Here are some of our favorite pairings with Marry Me Chicken Shrimp.
- Slice of Bread
- Over pasta or rice
- With a side of vegetables – roasted carrots, broccoli, potatoes
How to Know Shrimp is Cooked Through
You’ll start to see changes in color, texture and shape. Here’s what to look for:
- Color: Translucent —> white
- Texture: Soft, slightly mushy —> firm
- Shape: The shrimp will shrink and coil up a bit.
How to store and reheat leftovers
Store leftover shrimp and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Reheat quickly in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds or until warmed to your liking.
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Marry Me Shrimp (Easy One-Pan Dinner)
Description
This marry me shrimp recipe is a fast, one-pan dinner made with the viral marry me chicken sauce. Juicy shrimp simmer in a creamy garlic sun-dried tomato sauce and come together in just 20 minutes—perfect for easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 16 oz shrimp
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch Salt and pepper, to season
Marry Me Chicken Sauce
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp fresh oregano
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Cook shrimp. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and shrimp to the pan. Season with paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Sauté the shrimp until cooked through – the shrimp will be white and
- Make your sauce. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add tomato paste, butter, garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir until fragrant. Add in and 1 tbsp flour and stir for 1-2 minutes. Add fresh oregano and thyme and stir until fragrant. Add in and 1 tbsp flour and stir for 1-2 minutes. Add fresh oregano and thyme and stir until fragrant.
- Whisk in heavy cream, chicken broth and parmesan, stirring until cheese is melted. Lastly, add sun-dried tomatoes and let the sauce simmer for a couple of minutes. Toss in cooked shrimp and simmer on low for 10 minutes to thicken.
- Serve over white rice or pasta. Or with a side of vegetables. Enjoy!
