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    Home > Meal Type > Pasta Recipes

    Rosemary Shrimp Pasta

    Updated: Apr 21st 2022 β€’ Published: Apr 20th 2022 β€’ 16 Comments

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    This Rosemary Shrimp Pasta is effortlessly elegant yet quick and easy. Perfect for a mid-week dinner with friends or Saturday date night.

    The shrimp are stirred through pasta, dressed with a simple garlic and rosemary sauce. And everything comes together in the time it takes to cook pasta! 

    Just six ingredients go into this recipe, but don't be fooled. The flavors in this dish are simple, but they work so well together. Garlic, shrimp, fragrant rosemary, and lemons work so well with the pasta.  

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    • Rosemary Shrimp Pasta

    Shrimp Pasta 

    I've said it before, but shrimp pasta always feels just a little bit special! Yet they are often so simple to make! Especially if you keep shrimp in the freezer! (Hint - You should!)

    Frozen shrimp are so versatile! And they defrost quickly, meaning you are never far away from a great shrimp dinner!

    If you forget to get the shrimp out of the freezer in the morning, an easy way to quickly defrost frozen shrimp is to dissolve a teaspoon of salt in 2 cups of water and add the frozen shrimp. Leave this on the counter for 30-45 minutes, and the shrimp will have defrosted. 

    Size-wise, for this dish, I go for 20-25, which gives a serving of 10-12 smallish shrimp per person, and it makes sure they cook in the given time frame.

    Cooking the shrimp

    Shrimp need barely any cooking time! For this recipe, we cook them in with the pasta. The heat of the pasta and the extra minute of cooking with the sauce leaves you with perfectly cooked shrimp.

    Once the pasta is cooked, add the shrimp to the boiling water and then immediately drain the pasta. The shrimp will continue to steam in pasta while you stir through the garlic and rosemary oil. 

    This method of cooking the shrimp keeps them juicy and stops them from getting rubbery or overcooked. Don't be alarmed by this method. Once they have sat in the steam and been tossed through the hot sauce, they will be perfectly cooked.

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    A simple sauce

    This is essentially an oil seafood pasta dish! The sauce is a beautiful mix of olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and some of the pasta cooking water!

    The pasta cooking water is the best free ingredient! It is nice and starchy and helps to make an emulsion with the oil that clings to the pasta and coats every strand in garlicky rosemary goodness.

    Be sure to use fresh rosemary for this dish; dried rosemary won't give you the woody flavor that you need. 

    The garlic and rosemary are cooked gently in olive oil; this helps avoid the raw metallic taste of garlic and allows the natural oils in the rosemary to seep into the olive oil.

    Make sure you add the lemon zest at the last moment of cooking; this ensures the flavor stays bright and fresh rather than getting a bitter edge.

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    What pasta to use

    Long thin pasta noodles are perfect here, so go for spaghetti, linguine, angel hair, or fusilli lunghi.

    Serving Suggestions:

    On the side: As this pasta is so fresh and light, it makes the perfect dish to pair with a garlic bread pizza or a simple pizza margarita. 

    Wine: These light garlic shrimp are best friends with something dry and sparkling. So pair this dish with an Italian prosecco or an Australian/Californian sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir.

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    If you cook this Rosemary Shrimp Pasta, don't forget to come back and comment or tag me on social media.

    Any questions about the recipe? Use the comments section below.

    Enjoy x



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    5 from 10 votes

    Rosemary Shrimp Pasta

    This Rosemary Shrimp Pasta is effortlessly elegant yet quick and easy. Perfect for a mid-week dinner with friends or Saturday date night. The shrimp are stirred through pasta, dressed with a simple garlic and rosemary sauce. Everything comes together in the time it takes to cook pasta! Just six ingredients go into this recipe, but don't be fooled. The flavors in this dish are simple, but they work so well together. Garlic, shrimp, fragrant rosemary, and lemons work so well with the pasta.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 593kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

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    • 3 garlic cloves
    • 6 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh rosemary - see note 1
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 12 oz pasta - see note 2
    • 1 pound raw shrimp - peeled and deveined - see note 3
    • 1 lemon - zested
    • salt and pepper - to taste

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
    • While the water is coming to a boil, peel, and crush or finely chop the garlic.
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    • Add the olive oil, chopped garlic, and chopped rosemary to a cold skillet and cook over low heat for 6-8 minutes until the garlic has softened.
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      6 tablespoons olive oil
      2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary

    • Once the pasta water is boiling, add the salt and the pasta and cook until al dente.
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      12oz/340g dried pasta

    • Once the pasta is cooked, remove a cup of the pasta cooking water, add the peeled shrimps and stir well.
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    • Immediately drain the pasta and shrimp.
    • Place the pan back onto the heat, add the garlic and rosemary oil, and ΒΌ cup of the reserved pasta water.
    • Return the pasta and shrimp to the pan. Stir well over medium-high heat until everything is glossy and coated and the shrimp are cooked through. Add more pasta cooking water if it starts to look too dry.
    • Add the zest of the lemon and then season with salt and pepper (to taste) and serve immediately.
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      salt and pepper

    Notes

    1. Be sure to use fresh rosemary for this dish; dried rosemary won't give you the woody flavor that you need.
    2. Long thin pasta noodles are perfect here, so go for spaghetti, linguine, angel hair, or fusilli lunghi.
    3. Go for 20-25, which gives a serving of 10-12 smallish shrimp per person and makes sure they cook in the given time frame. If using frozen shrimp, ensure they are fully defrosted.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 648mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Alex says

      May 21, 2022 at 4:04 am

      5 stars
      This was my kind of meal 6 ingredients with tons of flavor. I'll be making this again. Thanks!

      Reply
    2. Rupali says

      May 20, 2022 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe with the garlic and shrimp combo! And better still, no prep is required, dinner is done in no time! I am making this again, as my kids loved it.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 24, 2022 at 3:41 pm

        So pleased you all enjoyed it πŸ™‚
        Cx

        Reply
    3. Lynn Polito says

      May 07, 2022 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is so good and so easy to make!

      Reply
    4. Mandy says

      May 05, 2022 at 7:31 pm

      5 stars
      Just when I thought pasta couldn't get any better I found this shrimp pasta recipe - absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 24, 2022 at 5:04 pm

        So pleased you enjoyed it Mandy. Shrimp pasta is one of my favs πŸ™‚
        Cx

        Reply
    5. Linda says

      May 03, 2022 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      This pasta is absolutely beautiful, easy to make, and delicious in every bite. This is my go-to recipe when I run out of time!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 10, 2022 at 4:34 pm

        It is such a quick recipe, I am so pleased you enjoyed it πŸ™‚
        Cx

        Reply
    6. Susannah says

      April 30, 2022 at 8:49 pm

      5 stars
      I will 100% be making this again! So fresh and delicious.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 02, 2022 at 5:25 pm

        Oh I am glad you enjoyed it Susannah
        Thank you for taking the time to come back and comment πŸ™‚
        Cx

        Reply
    7. Patrice says

      April 28, 2022 at 3:00 am

      5 stars
      I love the simplicity and the flavors of this dish. This is about to be my special treat for myself. The family loved it but I can eat this over and over again and I don't want to share, LOL. The rosemary really does give it a great boost of flavor.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 02, 2022 at 5:48 pm

        Haha, I feel like that about pasta too πŸ™‚
        Shrimp and rosemary work so well together don't they!
        Thank you for taking the time to come back and comment.
        Cx

        Reply
    8. Sherry says

      April 25, 2022 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      I was looking for a quick and easy meal for my family when I came across your pasta recipe. This dinner recipe was on the table in under 30 minutes and my family loved it!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        April 25, 2022 at 4:35 pm

        Don't you just love quick family meals that everyone loves πŸ™‚
        Thank you for taking the time to come back and comment.
        Cx

        Reply
    9. Jennifer says

      April 21, 2022 at 9:24 pm

      5 stars
      Another stellar pasta dish! This one was quick, easy, and delish! I loved all the flavors!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        May 10, 2022 at 4:34 pm

        So pleased you enjoyed dit Jennifer πŸ™‚
        Cx

        Reply

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