Shrimp Pasta Recipe

A delicious shrimp pasta that comes together in less than an hour and even faster if you want to use store bought pasta.  

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 - 1:30 hour 
Servings: 2-3 

Ingredients 

Pasta Dough 

1. 2 cups Flour
2. 3 Eggs
3. ½ tbsp Oil
4. Pinch of Salt

Shrimp Marinade 

1. 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2. 1 tsp Salt
3. 1 tsp Black Pepper
4. ¾ tbsp Paprika
5. 2 tbsp Oil

Pasta Sauce: 

1. 1 large Shallot (finely chopped)
2. 1 stem Cherry Tomatoes (~10, halved)
3. 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
4. 2 Sundried Tomatoes (diced)
5. ¼ cup Chicken Broth or Water
6. 1 pint Heavy Cream
7. Salt, to taste
8. 1 tsp Black Pepper
9. ½ cup to 1 cup Parmesan (grated)
10. 1.5 tsp Brined Green Peppercorns
11. 2 tsp Brine Liquid from Green Peppercorns
12. ½ cup Pasta Water (reserved)
    

Directions: 

Make the Pasta Dough

1. On a clean surface, make a well in the center of the flour.
2. Crack the eggs into the well, add the oil and a pinch of salt.
3. Using a fork, slowly incorporate the flour into the eggs until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Cut the dough into 4 pieces, roll each one out thin, and cut into your desired pasta shape (fettuccine or tagliatelle work well).

 Marinate the Shrimp

1. In a bowl, combine shrimp, salt, pepper, paprika, and oil. Toss to coat evenly.
2. Let marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.

 Make the Sauce

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the marinated shrimp until just opaque, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pan, add the chopped shallot, cherry tomatoes, and sundried tomatoes.
3. Cook for 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in chicken broth or water to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
6. Add heavy cream and bring to a light simmer.
7. Blend the sauce until smooth (using an immersion blender or carefully in a regular blender).
8. Return the sauce to the pan, add the cooked shrimp, and reduce the heat to low.
9. Stir in ½ cup Parmesan, green peppercorns, and the brine liquid.
10. Taste and add more Parmesan if desired (up to 1 cup total), along with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the Pasta & Finish the Dish

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fresh pasta until al dente (usually 2–4 minutes).
2. In a separate pan over low heat, ladle in about 2 scoops of the prepared sauce with shrimp.
3. Add the cooked pasta and a bit of the reserved pasta water.
4. Toss gently, adding more pasta water a little at a time until the sauce clings to the pasta and reaches your desired consistency.
5. Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan and a few whole green peppercorns.