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Marry Me Shrimp

Marry Me Shrimp in Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Bliss

Experience the enchanting flavors of Marry Me Shrimp, a creamy dish featuring succulent shrimp and rich sun-dried tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons high-smoke-point oil not olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter adds richness
  • ¼ medium onion minced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped or julienned
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ cup chicken stock
For the Creaminess
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup cream cheese
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese grated
Final Touches
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 cups baby spinach wilted
  • fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the high-smoke-point oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the butter, minced onion, and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the dried basil, oregano, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Add the heavy cream and cream cheese, stirring until smooth.
  6. Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and capers, stirring to combine.
  7. Gently fold in the shrimp and baby spinach, cooking until the shrimp are pink, about 4-5 minutes.
  8. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve over pasta for a heartier meal.

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