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Easy Italian Shrimp Pasta

Last Updated September 1, 2021. Published September 1, 2021 By Rosemary 18 Comments

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This Shrimp Pasta, is a delicious fresh herb Italian sautéed shrimp recipe, made even better served tossed with pasta. Fast and easy never tasted so good. Make it your next dinner idea.

Shrimp pasta in a black pan with a wooden spoon.

I have to admit I am not a great lover of fish. I have come to enjoy a few types of fish, but I would never choose trout over a steak. That said,  I might  just pick this Pasta Shrimp over any steak. I am a devout follower of anything made with pasta. I can’t get enough. And this Pasta with Shrimp dish is easy and delicious, so what more could you ask for?

It is the perfect quick and easy dinner recipe, ready in about 15 minutes. It’s even fancy enough for guests.

Ingredients for the recipe

  • Shrimp
  • Garlic
  • Olive Oil
  • Fresh Italian Parsley
  • Salt
  • Hot Pepper Flakes
  • Cooked Pasta

How to make Shrimp Pasta

In a large pot, boil the water, add salt and the pasta, continue on a hard boil stirring often. Cook the pasta until al dente.

While the pasta is cooking, in a large frying pan add the olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley, shrimp, salt and hot pepper flakes if desired. Cook on medium heat until the shrimp are cooked and no longer pink.

Cooking the shrimp in a black pan.

When shrimps are cooked, add the cooked al dente pasta and some of the pasta water, cook on high heat tossing together until the water has evaporated almost becoming a creamy mixture, serve immediately topped with fresh chopped parsley.

tossing the pasta with the shrimp.

How to cook pasta

Always cook the pasta in enough water, you will need 4 cups (1 litre) for 3 1/2 ounces (100 grams) of pasta. Be sure to choose the correct size pot, you don’t want the water to reach the rim and overflow, because pasta, when cooked, can increase in volume up to three times. Always cover the pot when boiling the water, but remove it once the pasta has been added.

Calculate about 5g (1 teaspoon) of salt for every litre (quart) of water. Add the salt only when the water has reached a boil and never before.

After adding the pasta to the pot, bring it back to a boil and keep it at a boil while the pasta is cooking. This allows the pasta to achieve an even cooking, be sure to stir frequently while it is cooking.

Never pass the freshly drained pasta under running tap water. You should never stop the cooking, even when you are making a cold pasta salad, let it cool by adding a drizzle of olive oil to prevent it from sticking.

Drain the pasta al dente, this is done by tasting, if it has a bite to it it’s ready, nothing worse than mushy pasta. If you have to toss the pasta in a pan with sauce then cook it at least one minute less. And be sure to leave some pasta water to add to the pan.

Shrimp & pasta on a fork.

What is the best shrimp to use

I usually use medium to large shrimp. You can either use peeled shrimp or leave it unpeeled. I was always taught to leave it unpeeled, that way you eat the delicious pasta that is full of so much flavour, from the shrimp, olive oil and fresh parsley, a meal in itself first.

And then you dine on the shrimp. Much like the peel and eat shrimp you have in a restaurant. Believe me for something that comes together so quickly it is hard to imagine it could taste so amazing.

Or if you prefer peel the shrimp before cooking and then you just eat the pasta together with the shrimp. Either way it is the perfect Italian Pasta dish that takes no time to make and that is really yummy.

What is the best pasta to serve with shrimp?

I prefer to use a long pasta, either spaghetti or linguine would work. I am not a big lover of spaghettini or angel hair so I wouldn’t recommend either. I like more of a bite. But again, it’s up to you. This recipe calls for three cups cooked pasta, which means that two ounces of dried pasta should give you more or less one cup of cooked.

FAQs

How to store leftovers

Store any leftovers in an air tight container, properly stored, the pasta will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Can I add tomatoes to the shrimp?

Add 15 or so halved grape tomatoes to the garlic and oil, cook for about 10 minutes then add the shrimp and continue with the recipe.

Can you use frozen shrimp?

You can use frozen shrimp, just make sure there is nothing added, no sauce or spices. Let it thaw then drain and pat dry to remove excess moisture.

Shrimp & pasta on a white plate.

More shrimp recipes to try

  • Italian Baked Shrimp
  • Italian Shrimp Pizza
  • Parsley Pesto Shrimp Pasta
  • Grilled Shrimp Skewers

So if you are looking for a quick and easy Pasta recipe I hope you give this Shrimp Pasta a try and let me know how it turns out. Buon Appetito!

Easy Italian Shrimp Pasta

Easy Italian Shrimp Pasta

Rosemary Molloy
This Shrimp Pasta, is a delicious fresh herb Italian sautéed shrimp recipe, made even better served tossed with pasta. Fast and easy never tasted so good.
4.77 from 17 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Dish, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 1/2-2 cups shrimp (medium or large, peeled and deveined)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3-4 tablespoons Italian parsley (freshly chopped divided)
  • 1-2 pinches salt (additional salt if desired)
  • 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes or black pepper (if desired)
  • 3 cups cooked long pasta (spaghetti)*

*1 cup cooked pasta equals approximately 2 ounces dry.

    Instructions
     

    • In a large frying pan add the olive oil, garlic, chopped parsley, shrimp, salt and hot pepper flakes. Cook on medium heat until shrimps are cooked and no longer pink approximately 5-6 minutes, but watch them and stir occasionally, because you don't want them to burn or stick to the pan.
    • While the shrimp is cooking, cook the pasta al dente in boiling salted water. Stirring often.
    • When shrimps are cooked, add the cooked al dente pasta and 1/4 cup (60 grams) of pasta water, cook on high heat tossing together until the water has evaporated almost becoming a creamy mixture, serve immediately topped with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Store any leftovers in an air tight container, properly stored, the pasta will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4gCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 32.63gProtein: 15.64gFat: 14.87gSaturated Fat: 2.08gCholesterol: 120.96mgSodium: 477.05mgPotassium: 174.78mgFiber: 1.67gSugar: 1.21gVitamin A: 631.8IUVitamin C: 12.18mgCalcium: 88.88mgIron: 2.12mg
    Keyword Italian shrimp pasta, shrimp pasta, Shrimp pasta recipe
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    Updated from February 25, 2014.

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      1. Joan Velez says

        April 16, 2022 at 5:36 pm

        5 stars
        Made this for Good Friday dinner. Was a big hit with the family. So easy, yet so delicious!!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          April 17, 2022 at 11:25 am

          Hi Joan, thanks so much, so glad everyone enjoyed it. Happy Easter.

          Reply
      2. Nancy says

        October 5, 2021 at 4:17 am

        4 stars
        Fantastic and simple. I made this recipe tonight. I wanted something simple and I had all the ingredients in hand. It took hardly any time to prepare . I made a salad and had some French bread. It was amazing and my husband loved it. Thank you.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          October 9, 2021 at 8:34 am

          Hi Nancy, thanks so much, so glad you both enjoyed it. Have a great weekend.

          Reply
      3. Andrea says

        May 18, 2021 at 4:17 pm

        I made this dish for my husband last night…had to tweak it a bit because I didn’t have the parsley and we don’t do red pepper flakes, lol. I also added broccoli. But I think it took our marriage to another level…he loved it! Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          May 18, 2021 at 7:57 pm

          Hi Andrea, thanks so glad you both enjoyed it. Take care.

          Reply
      4. Sherry Demarest says

        September 13, 2020 at 4:12 am

        I prepared this dish this evening. I don’t think I did anything wrong, as I followed the recipe exactly. The pasta had no flavor or taste. The shrimp turned out perfectly, but did nothing for the flavor of the pasta. In my opinion, for what it’s worth, is that some additional flavoring needs to be added to this recipe.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          September 15, 2020 at 7:19 pm

          Hi Sherry, you should probably add more parsley, a little more salt and even some hot pepper flakes if you find it too bland. Let me know.

          Reply
      5. Kendra says

        April 24, 2020 at 1:12 am

        5 stars
        This recipe was super easy to make. I added grated parmesan cheese for an extra touch of flavor.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          April 24, 2020 at 10:29 pm

          Hi Kendra, thanks so glad you enjoyed it.

          Reply
      6. Ila Woo says

        November 6, 2019 at 2:21 am

        This looks so amazing, and delightfully easy. I find dishes that have that a very simple ingredient list and directions tend to be the most flavorful and rustic. This is a must try for me.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          November 6, 2019 at 6:56 pm

          Hi lla, thanks so much, let me know how you like it.

          Reply
      7. rebecca says

        August 18, 2019 at 9:13 pm

        just to let you know…iam so enjoying your recipes!!!…

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          August 20, 2019 at 3:56 pm

          Hi Rebecca, thanks so much. 🙂

          Reply
      8. Pauline says

        August 16, 2019 at 12:26 pm

        May i know how can i prepare this dish for a party? Can i prepare this 1-2 hours before serving ? Will the pasta dry out or become soggy?

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          August 16, 2019 at 1:16 pm

          Hi Pauline, no I would not recommend making this 1-2 hours before serving, it will become gluey and stick together. It’s best made and served immediately. What you could do is make the shrimp part ahead of time and 15 minutes before the time to serve, cook the pasta, heat the shrimp again and then add the pasta and serve. That would work. Hope that helps.

          Reply
      9. Judith says

        November 12, 2018 at 7:56 pm

        5 stars
        This is delicious and because i must incorporate mushrooms into my diet i add sliced mushrooms. It keeps my sugar down.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          November 13, 2018 at 5:01 pm

          Hi Judith, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. Sounds delicious with the addition of mushrooms.

          Reply

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