Shrimp Pasta Recipes 🍤 Fast, Flavorful & Fancy Enough for Guests

ByKarl S

Shrimp and pasta are a powerhouse combo — quick to cook, rich in flavor, and perfect for both weeknight dinners and date-night meals.

Whether you’re in the mood for creamy, garlicky, spicy, or zesty, these shrimp pasta dishes come together in under 30 minutes and deliver restaurant-worthy results at home.

🧄 Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

Simple, buttery, and packed with garlic flavor.

Ingredients:

  • Spaghetti or linguine
  • Shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • Garlic, butter, olive oil
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Parsley, lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Sauté garlic in butter + oil.
  3. Add shrimp and cook until pink (2–3 min).
  4. Toss with pasta, parsley, lemon, and pasta water.

👉 Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Recipe

🍅 Creamy Tomato Shrimp Pasta

Rich, saucy, and totally comforting.

Ingredients:

  • Penne or rigatoni
  • Shrimp
  • Garlic, onion
  • Canned tomatoes or tomato sauce
  • Heavy cream or cream cheese
  • Parmesan, basil

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta and set aside.
  2. Sauté garlic and onion, add shrimp and cook through.
  3. Stir in tomato and cream, simmer.
  4. Toss with pasta and finish with cheese.

👉 Creamy Tomato Shrimp Pasta Recipe

🌶️ Spicy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Creamy, bold, and full of heat.

Ingredients:

  • Linguine or fettuccine
  • Shrimp
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Garlic, cream, Parmesan
  • Bell peppers (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Season shrimp with Cajun spice and sear.
  2. Sauté garlic and peppers, add cream and cheese.
  3. Stir in shrimp and pasta, toss to coat.
  4. Garnish with extra seasoning or herbs.

👉 Spicy Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe

🍋 Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Zesty, light, and ready in minutes.

Ingredients:

  • Angel hair or spaghetti
  • Shrimp
  • Lemon juice + zest
  • Garlic, olive oil
  • Parsley

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta and save some pasta water.
  2. Sauté garlic in olive oil, add shrimp.
  3. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
  4. Toss pasta in, adding water to loosen if needed.

👉 Complete Lemon Shrimp Pasta Recipe

🧀 Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

Rich, creamy, and super satisfying.

Ingredients:

  • Fettuccine
  • Shrimp
  • Garlic, butter
  • Heavy cream
  • Parmesan
  • Nutmeg (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta and set aside.
  2. Sauté garlic in butter, add shrimp and cook.
  3. Pour in cream, simmer, and stir in cheese.
  4. Toss with pasta and serve with extra Parmesan.

👉 Complete Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Recipe

🥬 Shrimp Spinach Pasta

Light, garlicky, and full of greens.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta of choice
  • Shrimp
  • Garlic
  • Baby spinach
  • Olive oil, lemon

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta and set aside.
  2. Sauté garlic, add shrimp until pink.
  3. Add spinach and wilt.
  4. Toss with pasta, lemon, and oil.

👉 Shrimp Spinach Pasta Recipe

🥫 One-Pot Shrimp Pasta

Minimal cleanup, maximum flavor.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta (short-cut like rotini or penne)
  • Shrimp
  • Garlic, onion
  • Broth or water
  • Cream, tomatoes (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Sauté garlic and onion.
  2. Add pasta, liquid, and simmer until pasta is cooked.
  3. Stir in shrimp at the end, cook through.
  4. Finish with cream or cheese.

👉 One-Pot Shrimp Pasta Recipe

🦐 Garlic Shrimp Scampi Pasta

A classic with buttery white wine sauce.

Ingredients:

  • Linguine
  • Shrimp
  • Garlic, butter
  • White wine or broth
  • Lemon, parsley

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta and set aside.
  2. Sauté garlic in butter, add shrimp.
  3. Pour in wine and reduce slightly.
  4. Toss in pasta, lemon juice, and parsley.

👉 Garlic Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe

🧄 Shrimp Pesto Pasta

Fresh, herby, and super easy.

Ingredients:

  • Fusilli or penne
  • Shrimp
  • Basil pesto
  • Garlic
  • Cherry tomatoes (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta and reserve some water.
  2. Sear shrimp with garlic.
  3. Toss pasta with pesto, shrimp, and tomatoes.
  4. Add pasta water as needed to thin.

👉 Complete Shrimp Pesto Pasta Recipe

🥗 Cold Shrimp Pasta Salad

Great for meal prep or a chilled lunch.

Ingredients:

  • Short pasta (rotini, shells)
  • Cooked shrimp
  • Celery, red onion, dill
  • Mayo + sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta and chill.
  2. Toss with shrimp, veggies, and dressing.
  3. Chill again before serving.
  4. Garnish with dill or paprika.

👉 Cold Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe

🦐 Coconut Curry Shrimp Pasta

Creamy, spiced, and a little tropical.

Ingredients:

  • Rice noodles or linguine
  • Shrimp
  • Coconut milk
  • Red curry paste
  • Lime juice, cilantro

Instructions:

  1. Sauté shrimp with curry paste.
  2. Add coconut milk and simmer.
  3. Toss with noodles and finish with lime + herbs.

👉 Complete Coconut Curry Shrimp Pasta Recipe

🧾 Final Thoughts: Shrimp + Pasta = Quick Luxury

Shrimp pasta is the best of both worlds — quick-cooking and seriously craveable. Whether you lean creamy or zesty, spicy or chilled, these recipes deliver big flavor without a ton of work.

Pro Tip: Keep frozen shrimp in your freezer and a few pasta shapes in your pantry — shrimp pasta night is never more than 20 minutes away.

🍝 Pasta Recipes Collection

Explore All Pasta Recipes – A complete noodle lover’s hub — creamy, meaty, veggie-packed, or refreshingly cold, these recipes have it all.

🧄 Classic & Comforting

  • 🧄 Classic Pasta Recipes – Tried-and-true dishes like spaghetti, fettuccine, and timeless tomato-based favorites.
  • 🍅 Simple Pasta Recipes – Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor — pasta perfection without the fuss.
  • ⚡ Easy Pasta Recipes – Weeknight lifesavers that deliver rich flavor fast, with zero culinary stress.
  • 🍽️ Pasta Dinner Recipes – Family-friendly pastas that satisfy any night of the week.

🧀 Sauce Styles

  • 🥛 Creamy Pasta Recipes – Silky sauces made with cream, cheese, or both — pure comfort in a bowl.
  • 🧈 Alfredo Pasta Recipes – Rich and buttery Alfredo sauce takes center stage in these indulgent dishes.
  • 🥄 White Sauce Pasta Recipes – Mellow and smooth béchamel-based recipes that pair beautifully with chicken or veggies.
  • 🍅 Red Sauce Pasta Recipes – Bright, bold tomato sauces — classic marinara, spicy arrabbiata, and more.
  • 🌿 Pesto Pasta Recipes – Herbaceous and vibrant, these green-sauced dishes are perfect for warm-weather meals.

🍗 Protein-Packed Pastas

  • 🐓 Chicken Pasta Recipes – Tender chicken meets creamy or tangy sauces — the perfect protein-pasta pairings.
  • 🍤 Shrimp Pasta Recipes – Juicy shrimp with garlic butter, wine, or creamy sauces — quick and elegant.
  • 🐟 Seafood Pasta Recipes – Scallops, crab, salmon, or mixed shellfish in rich and zesty sauces.
  • 🐄 Ground Beef Pasta Recipes – Comforting classics like bolognese, skillet meals, and one-pot beefy favorites.
  • 🌭 Sausage Pasta Recipes – Hearty and spiced — from Italian to spicy andouille, sausage elevates every bite.

🥗 Pasta Salads & Light Fare

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