30 Best Shrimp Pasta Recipes for a Light, Easy Meal
They'll turn anyone into a seafood lover.
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Few things are more satisfying than a good pasta recipe. But a shrimp pasta recipe? Now, that's next-level good! Whether you’re looking for a healthy dinner (like shrimp and zucchini noodles) or a quick weeknight meal (like creamy shrimp alfredo), this list has plenty of ideas to satisfy that seafood craving. Some of these shrimp pasta recipes are made with penne pasta while others are made with a box of spaghetti, orzo, or fettuccine. There are even pasta salad recipes that feature juicy, plump shrimp! The best part is—you don't even need fresh seafood to make them. Just grab some frozen shrimp from the supermarket and check out our tips on how to cook shrimp.
Shrimp scampi is, of course, one of the best and most beloved ways to savor these crustaceans. With its delightful buttery, garlicky, lemony wine sauce, can a pasta dish get much better? Yes. Juicy ripe tomatoes are an incredibly shrimp-friendly ingredient, as are Cajun spices and hot arrabiata sauce. And don't even get us started on pesto! What's more, most of these tasty shrimp pasta recipes won't take up too much of your time. (Some of them are even considered 30-minute meals.) So if you're looking to make a light, satisfying meal for your family tonight, opt for one of these shrimp pasta recipes—they just might make you a lover of seafood yet!
Shrimp Pasta Salad
Just like a lobster roll, this summery seafood dish will remind you of a trip to the beach. It has a creamy dressing and Old Bay-seasoned shrimp that pairs perfectly with the classic elbow noodles.
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Shrimp Pesto Pasta
If shrimp is our love language, Ree Drummond's is pesto. As the days warm up, why not lean toward a refreshing recipe from the garden and sea?
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Shrimp Scampi
It doesn't get much better than garlic, butter, lemon, and parsley. Oh, wait—it also comes together in 16 minutes!
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Shrimp Foil Packet Pasta
"It's so fun to open up the foil packet at the table!" Ree says about her quick-clean-up meal. Heavy cream is the secret to this delightful sauce.
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Mediterranean Orzo with Shrimp
Yes, orzo is a pasta shape! It's just an itty bitty one. Ree loves cooking shrimp under the broiler because its quick and easy.
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Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry with Zucchini Noodles
Gluten-free? No problem. Zucchini noodles are a go-to substitute when you can't have traditional pasta noodles. The sweet veggies in this recipe offer a nice balance to the spicy sauce.
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Surf & Turf Cajun Pasta
We can't have a roundup of the best shrimp pasta recipes without a surf and turf option. Here, land and sea meet for a tasty, hearty meal that satisfies all your foodie needs.
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Seafood Pasta Baked in Parchment Paper
Clams, muscles, and shrimp make for the ultimate seafood combo. But may we add that cherry tomatoes, garlic, and olives pull their own weight as well?
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Healthy Shrimp Scampi With Zucchini Noodles
This lightened-up twist on the classic scampi dish is a great way to add some extra veggies to the table. The zucchini noodles still have plenty of garlicky flavor.
Get the Healthy Shrimp Scampi With Zucchini Noodles recipe at Well Plated by Erin.
Shrimp Mac and Cheese
This ooey-gooey dish will make anyone fall in love with shrimp! The Creole seasoning and cayenne pepper gives it a welcome kick.
Shrimp Fajita Pasta Salad
If you love shrimp fajitas, then this pasta salad version will become your new cookout favorite. It's loaded with bell peppers, onion, corn, and shrimp, plus a fajita salad dressing that's packed with flavor.
Shrimp Pasta with Roasted Red Peppers and Artichokes
Bring the flavors of the Mediterranean to your dinner table with this shrimp pasta recipe that's loaded with roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, capers, and feta cheese. It's easy enough for weeknights but looks elegant enough for a dinner party.
Get the Shrimp Pasta with Roasted Red Peppers and Artichokes recipe at Foodie Crush.
Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta
When you're too busy to cook, this super-easy recipe will come in handy. It's creamy, cheesy, citrusy, and ready in just 20 minutes!
Get the Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta recipe at Whisk It Real Gud.
Soba Noodles with Shrimp
Soba is a thin Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour. They can be served chilled with this tasty peanut sauce and plump shrimp for a quick weekday lunch.
Get the Soba Noodles with Shrimp recipe at Spoon Fork Bacon.
Garlic Shrimp Tortellini
This recipes combines pantry ingredients (like dried thyme) with freezer ingredients (like frozen shrimp, peas, and cheese tortellini) for the easiest dinner ever.
Get the Garlic Shrimp Tortellini recipe at Julie's Eats and Treats.
Shrimp Alfredo
Give creamy Alfredo sauce a burst of freshness with this recipe featuring juicy grape tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash, and tender shrimp.
Creamy Shrimp Pasta
This creamy sauce is made with butter, garlic, and lots of herbs. It's a simple yet delicious way to eat shrimp and pasta.
Cajun-inspired Blackened Shrimp Pasta
This Cajun-inspired dish balances a creamy, velvety sauce with the bite of charred, blackened shrimp. Of course, with any Cajun recipe, you'll want Tony Chachere's Spice N' Herbs Seasoning to give it the traditional southern flavor.
Shrimp, Broccoli, and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Beyond its super short cook time, this pasta is the bomb because of its versatility. The spicy sun-dried tomato sauce doesn't call for any dairy or meat-based stock, so pescetarians or dairy-free folks can enjoy it worry-free. Yet it's the dijon mustard that gives the sauce its special kick.
Get the Shrimp, Broccoli, and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta recipe at Fit Soul Kitchen.
Brown Butter Shrimp Scampi with Scallops
Browned butter looks as simple as it is to make, but boy does it wow the taste buds. This shrimp scampi goes the extra mile by adding melt-in-your-mouth scallops.
Get the Brown Butter Shrimp Scampi Recipe at A Cookie Named Desire.
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