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A close-up of Marry Me Shrimp Pasta in a white bowl, garnished with fresh herbs.

Classic Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

This creamy and flavorful Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is an easy weeknight meal that's sure to impress with its rich sauce, tender shrimp, and al dente linguine.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb (≈450 g) Large raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 12 oz (340 g) Linguine
  • 3 Tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • ½ cup Dry white wine
  • ¼ cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh basil, torn
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Pasta cooking water reserved

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if you are using them.

Notes

Remember to reserve some pasta cooking water before draining, as it will help create a silky smooth sauce. Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.