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.

Best served warm, this creamy pasta salad gets tossed with roasted red peppers, scallions and celery for maximum flavor.

Caesar salad can be served as an appetizer, a side dish or an entree, and this recipe with shrimp and pasta adds even more versatility to an already multifaceted dish.

Spicy shrimp is an easy way to complement olive oil and garlic in this elegant pasta recipe. Cooked anchovies add a salty, nutty flavor.

Stuffed shells are a fantastic way to please a crowd, and this recipe is a fun spin on the classic. It’s super creamy and decadent, but lemon juice, white wine and red pepper flakes add a bright balance.

Everybody knows that onions, garlic and herbs make for delicious pasta, and the addition of seared shrimp makes this recipe even more hearty.

This next-level pasta salad can be served hot, cold or room temperature, which makes it the perfect summer side dish.

Shrimp scampi is better with pasta, and this recipe with linguine is delightfully easy to prepare. White wine and red pepper flakes help balance out the buttery richness.

Pesto pairs perfectly with pasta and shrimp, all of which make this a bright, balanced and flavorful weeknight meal.

Fennel and basil add freshness and flavor to this spicy shrimp pasta. Serve alongside crusty bread for a simple-yet-filling meal.

This easy dinner-for-two comes together in 30 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients like parsley, garlic and olive oil.

This simple summer pasta salad highlights fresh produce like green beans and tomatoes for an easy to prepare side dish. For best results, serve warm.

This orecchiette with shrimp, pancetta and fresno chiles is spicy and fresh. When you’re short on time, it makes for an easy summer side dish, light lunch or simple dinner.

This pasta dish is packed with seafood like lobster, shrimp and clams, all of which get grilled for seared, smoky flavor.

Lemons, scallions, cucumber and salty feta make this a bright and fresh pasta salad that’s perfect for summer days.

If you’re looking for a simple recipe that calls for just a few ingredients, try this Lemon Pasta with Roasted Shrimp. It uses just 6 ingredients — most of which you probably already have on hand.

Butterflied shrimp, mussels and dry white wine get tossed with pasta in this hearty summer entree.

This shrimp and veggie-packed pasta salad is a heartier alternative to the traditional side dish.

Orange might seem like an unlikely pasta salad accompaniment, but it adds a citrusy brightness to this refreshing recipe with arugula and shrimp.

This creamy take on shrimp scampi calls for heartier pastas like bucatini or fettuccine, making it a filling and wholesome dinner.

This extra-creamy pasta dish takes just 30 minutes to prepare, which makes it a decadent yet simple weeknight meal.

This light and refreshing pasta dish is finished in foil packets on the grill for easy cleanup and extra smoky flavor.