26 Shrimp Pasta Recipes for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Whether hot, cold or room temperature, pasta recipes are immediately made more hearty with the addition of shrimp. No matter which size you choose, shrimp adds fresh flavor and tender texture―and is a super versatile add-in that can absorb the flavors of the dish it’s featured in. Just like pasta, shrimp is easy to prepare. Best of all, they both come together quickly for a simple, crowd pleasing weeknight meal. Just take this super-easy recipe, for example. You only need 25 minutes to get it on the table. And it’s got plenty of flavor thanks to peppery arugula, and bright citrusy lemon.

Twenty minutes is all you need to whip up fresh and flavorful shrimp scampi, thanks to the do-it-all Instant Pot.

Homemade alfredo sauce instantly makes pasta more decadent. Seared shrimp adds texture and bite to this creamy pasta.

In this recipe, homemade pesto gets a flavorful twist with the addition of scallions. Seared shrimp and lemony pasta make for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner.