Enjoy a tantalizing fusion of Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, with my Bruschetta Shrimp Pasta recipe. Nestle pan-fried shrimp, atop a bed of al dente pasta, infused with a vibrant bruschetta made of juicy tomatoes, aromatic basil, and garlic. Find full instructions for the recipe, the recipe card, and the video below!
Try my Pasta Arrabiata with Shrimp for a spicier version of shrimp and pasta, or my Bam Bam Shrimp Pasta Salad for a comforting summer salad or quick meal idea. For more Mediterranean flavors, I highly recommend my White Bean Caprese Salad or my Italian Meatball Soup.
Ingredients for Bruschetta Shrimp Pasta
Find below the short and simple list of fresh ingredients needed to make this Bruschetta Shrimp Pasta recipe!
- Spaghettini (or other long noodles like Spaghetti or Fettuccini)
- Butter and Olive Oil
- Shrimp
- Roma Tomatoes
- Garlic Cloves
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Fresh Basil
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Begin the Bruschetta Shrimp Pasta by making sure that your shrimp are thawed out. Do this by placing them in a bowl with cold water. Make sure the shrimp are peeled, or leave on the tail if you prefer.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the spaghettini as per the instructions on the box.
Place a large skillet or frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil to the pan. Place the shrimp in the hot pan and cook it fully, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Cut up all of the Roma tomatoes into half inch cubes while the shrimp are cooking.
Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and place in clean bowl or plate.
Turn the heat down to medium head and add the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes and then deglaze the pan with the balsamic vinegar.
Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet and stir together with the garlic. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
Place the cooked shrimp back into the skillet with the tomatoes.
Turn the heat off and sprinkle in the fresh basil right before serving.
Serve the Bruschetta Shrimp Pasta by placing some of the drained pasta in a serving bowl or plate. Scoop some of the Bruschetta topping on top of the pasta. Grate with parmesan cheese and more fresh basil.
Substitutions
- Gluten Free - Replace the pasta a gluten free pasta or serve it over prepared spaghetti squash for a tasty and colorful dish.
- Cooked Shrimp - If using precooked shrimp, make sure they are fully thawed out. Add them directly into the bruschetta tomato sauce or give them a quick sear in the pan without over cooking them.
Storage
Store leftover Bruschetta Shrimp Pasta in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave by adding a splash of water in the container and then placing the lid back on top, without snapping it shut.
Recipe
Bruschetta Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 300 grams Spaghettini
To cook the shrimp
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 500 grams Shrimp raw and peeled
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Pepper
To make the bruschetta "sauce"
- 7 pieces Roma Tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 5 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar *not glaze
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ? cup Basil finely chopped
- ? cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the spaghettini as per the instructions on the box.
- Place a large skillet or frying pan on medium-high heat. Add the butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Place the shrimp in the hot pan and cook it fully, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Cut up all of the Roma tomatoes into half inch cubes while the shrimp are cooking.
- Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and place in clean bowl or plate.
- Turn the heat down to medium head and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes and then deglaze the pan with the balsamic vinegar.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet and stir together with the garlic. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Place the cooked shrimp back into the skillet with the tomatoes to heat them back up.
- Turn the heat off and sprinkle in the fresh basil right before serving.
- Serve the Bruschetta Shrimp Pasta by placing some of the drained pasta in a serving bowl or plate. Scoop some of the Bruschetta topping on the pasta and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
