Description

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is a rich and creamy gluten-free dish featuring large shrimp cooked in a flavorful sun-dried tomato sauce infused with Italian herbs, smoked paprika, and parmesan cheese. This quick and easy recipe combines tender shrimp, al dente gluten-free penne, and fresh spinach for a comforting yet elegant meal perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

Shrimp

1 pound extra large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
3/4 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp black pepper
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil (from the sun-dried tomato jar)

Sauce

2 1/2 tbsp Cento tomato paste
1/2 cup Cento sun-dried tomatoes (diced)
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/3 tsp sweet smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp dried basil
2 tbsp gluten free 1:1 flour
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp minced onion
2 tbsp minced garlic
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese
2 cups diced spinach

Pasta & Garnish

12 oz gluten free penne
Fresh basil (chopped for garnish)

Instructions

Boil Pasta: Cook the gluten-free penne according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Season Shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Cook Shrimp: Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until shrimp turn pink, opaque, and form a ‘C’ shape. Avoid overcooking as ‘O’ shaped shrimp are overdone. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside to cool.
Saute Aromatics: In the same pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic, minced onion, diced sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, sweet smoked paprika, salt, and dried basil. Cook for approximately 2 minutes until fragrant.
Make Sauce: Stir in the gluten-free flour to coat the aromatics, then gradually add vegetable broth, heavy cream, and diced spinach. Cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and spinach wilts. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Combine: Gently fold the cooked gluten-free penne and shrimp into the sauce mixture until well combined and heated through.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the pasta before serving. Enjoy your creamy Marry Me Shrimp Pasta!

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp; they should form a “C” shape, not “O.”
Use gluten-free flour as a thickening agent to keep the dish gluten-free.
Sun-dried tomato oil adds intense flavor—reserve it from your sun-dried tomatoes jar.
This meal can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it suitable for weeknight dinners.
For a lower-fat version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce will be less rich.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Sautéing and Boiling
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 480
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 180mg

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