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Easy Marry Me Shrimp

Easy Marry Me Shrimp

This Easy Marry Me Shrimp combines tender seasoned shrimp with a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, and baby spinach. Ready in about 20 minutes, it makes a rich and comforting seafood dinner that pairs well with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 5 oz sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
  • 1 1/3 cups half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 large handful baby spinach
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet For searing the shrimp and making the creamy sauce
  • Tongs or silicone spatula For turning and tossing the shrimp
  • Wooden spoon For stirring the sauce
  • Plate For holding the seared shrimp

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt, paprika, and Italian seasoning until evenly coated.
  2. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onion for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 1 minute. Stir in half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce gently simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss gently until coated in the creamy sauce.
  6. Serve hot over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Spoon extra sauce over the top for the ultimate seafood comfort meal.

Notes

Pat the shrimp dry before seasoning so they sear more effectively.
Cook the shrimp only briefly until lightly golden, then remove them from the skillet to prevent overcooking.
Sauté the onion until softened before adding the garlic.
Let the creamy sauce simmer gently until slightly thickened.
Add the spinach near the end and cook only until wilted.
Return the shrimp to the sauce just long enough to coat and warm through.
Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes with extra sauce spooned over the top.