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Shrimp Stir Fry Italian Style-Appetizing One Pan Meal

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Shrimp stir fry usually has an Asian flavor but we thought we’d give it an Italian flair. Instead of soy sauce and ginger, think garlic, lemon, and oregano. We substitute linguine for the rice and add the pasta directly into the shrimp stir fryThis is a quick one pan meal that takes less than 15 minutes to cook and only 30 minutes to prepare. And for those of you who are sticklers for accuracy,  we know we use two pans, one for the pasta and one for the stir fry. You may use the same pot you used for the pasta. Whichever way you do it, we’re sure Italian Style Shrimp Stir Fry will become a family favorite! This recipe has been updated from the original February 2017 version in order to provide a better experience for our readers. Last update February 2019. 

For this recipe you will need: linguine, shrimp, olive oil, butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, arugula, baby Bella mushrooms, diced tomatoes, parmesan cheese, Italian parsley, fresh lemon juice, salt, pepper.

Shrimp Stir Fry Italian Style with pasta, tomatoes, arugula in a large enameled braiser.

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Wild caught shrimp vs. farm-raised for the stir fry

As we mentioned in the Salmon with Pesto post, wild-caught is the best and it’s the same with shrimp. We know cost is a factor; it’s the same with us. But when you put the pros and cons side by side, wild-caught wins.

Overhead view of a shrimp farm. with different square reservoirs for the shrimp. Farm raised shrimp vs. wild caught

 

The main problems that shrimp farms post are environmental, community, and health. Let’s take them one by one.

  1. Environmental: Shrimp farms threaten mangrove forests, coastal wetlands that provide vital habitat for natural fisheries and protect coastlines from damage to storms, hurricanes, and tsunamis. Farmed shrimp is unsustainable. After a few years, disease and pollution deplete the ponds. Farmers search for other areas and so they perpetuate the environmental destruction.
  2. Community: Shrimp farms takes a toll on the people of coastal communities. Fishing villages who rely on mangroves for food and resources remain poor and without alternatives. The farms also block access to coastal resources which limit access to fishing sites, building materials, food, and medicines.
  3. Health: Most shrimp farms are so crowded that producers must use high levels of pesticides, antibiotics, and other chemicals (many of them banned in the United States) in order to prevent disease. Here I’m speaking of imported shrimp.
Shrimpers going for wild-caught shrimp the nets are skimming the water. allourway.com

Shrimper near Belhaven, NC 2005-05-10

Wild caught shrimp is seasonal

Just like the best fruit and vegetables are the ones that are in season, so are the wild-caught shrimp. Wild-caught shrimp is sweet, succulent, with a nice firm texture.

You can rest assured that there are no added antibiotics or growth hormones.

Shrimpers have to follow stringent regulations and shrimp season is marked and anyone disobeying is heavily fined. By purchasing wild-caught shrimp you are supporting the local economy of the shrimpers, fisheries, as well as the broader U. S. shrimp industry.

Shrimp stir fry Italian Style with arugula and tomato bits in an enameled lined cast iron red braiser.

Wild caught for shrimp stir fry

Once you take your wild caught shrimp home, you’ll need to peel them and set them in the fridge as you prepare your other ingredients ready.

The next steps go quickly.

  • Clean and slice the baby Bella mushrooms.
  • Measure out the already washed arugula.
  • Open can diced tomatoes.
  • Dice the fresh Italian parsley, peel and mince the garlic cloves, squeeze 1/2 lemon into a small measuring cup.
  • Measure and place in prep dishes the Parmesan cheese, pepper flakes, dried oregano.
  • Set out the olive oil and butter
  • Get 1/2 of a 1 pound package of linguine.
  • Fill a large pot with water for the pasta
Shrimp Stir Fry Italian Style is a delicious one pan meal served over pasta on a white plate with a green basil sprig on the side. @allourway.com

Italian Shrimp Stir Fry is a tasty variation to an Asian stir fry.

Enjoy your Shrimp Stir Fry Italian Style

Everything is done at the last minute so be sure your table is set and your family is ready. All you have to do is call them to dinner.

Be prepared to get lots of “YUMS” when you serve this outstanding one pot meal. And the bonus? You don’t have lots of pots and pans to clean up.

You can easily double this recipe depending on how many you want to feed.

Tutti a tavola è pronto. 

Un caro saluto e alla prossima.

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You can’t go wrong with any of these dishes. They are tasty, easy, and you can’t beat one pan for clean up.

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This Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron braiser pan was a Christmas gift from our oldest son. At the time we didn’t realize how much we’d use it. It is enameled cast iron and it goes from stove top to the oven. It is wonderful to make one-pan meals and we use it at least once a week.

 

Shrimp stir fry over fettuccini on white dish with basil, tomatoes, and spinach.

Shrimp Stir Fry Italian Style – Appetizing One Pan Meal

Stir fries are absolutely wonderful ways to get loads of veggies and protein into one delicious dish. We decided to shake things up a bit when we went for Italian flavors rather than Asian. Add any Italian vegetable you love. Go for zucchini or baby spinach and even fennel. Include your family’s favorite pasta. We used what we had and so can you. I can guarantee your family will love this recipe!

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Shrimp Stir Fry Italian Style-Appetizing One Pan Meal

Shrimp Stir Fry Italian substitutes the usual Asian flavors with garlic, lemon, oregano, hot pepper flakes, tomatoes, and arugula over your choice of pasta.
5 from 10 votes
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Course: Dinner, main dish, one-pot meal, quick-easy meal
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 788kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces linguine or your pasta of choice fresh or dry pasta
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more if you like it spicier
  • 1 pound peeled uncooked wild-caught shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 package arugula about 4 cups
  • 1 package 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms, washed and sliced
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with basil and oregano
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh diced Italian parsley
  • 1/2 lemon squeezed for lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pot bring water to a boil, salt the water, add the pasta. Cook according to directions until al dente. ( we used our frozen homemade pasta for this dish.
  • Drain the pasta and set aside.
  • You can use the same pot for the rest of the dish but we used a large pan. On medium high heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant being careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Toss in shrimp, add salt and pepper to taste. Stir until shrimp start to turn pink. Remove the shrimp and set aside. Shrimp cooks fast and you don't want to overcook it.
  • Add oregano and the fresh sliced mushrooms. Continue to stir until the mushrooms start to release their liquid. Add the canned tomatoes with juice and let simmer for 5 minutes more.
  • Return cooked pasta to the pot, add the arugula and continue to mix. Once the arugula starts to wilt add the shrimp, remaining butter, parmesan, and parsley. Stir until well mixed and the butter is melted.
  • Add lemon juice and mix again. Serve while hot! Buon appetito!

Notes

Recipe can be easily doubled.
Adapted from Buzzfeed recipe: One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Nutrition

Calories: 788kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 319mg | Sodium: 1789mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 9.5mg | Calcium: 332mg | Iron: 6.3mg

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  1. Ciao Chow Linda

    I couldn’t agree more on your take of farm raised vs. wild caught. You never know about the quality of the farm where the shrimp are raised. This Italian spin on the recipe is right up my alley.

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  9. Aleta

    5 stars
    Yes please! This recipe looks absolutely delicious. I’m glad you went over the pros of buying wild caught shrimp. When you put it that way, wild caught always wins! My husband looooves seafood and I’m always looking for new interesting dishes to make for him. He is going to love this. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Gloria

    5 stars
    Yup gotta love those one pan dinner options. Especially this time of year. My lists are long, and the days fly by. I barely have time to eat dinner, never mind make it. At least with this…I would double it and have a meal for yet another busy day. You can never go wrong with pasta, shrimp and wine!!

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  15. Leo Tat

    Your shrimp stir fry looks nutritious, Marisa. I like it that is seems like a mix of Italian and Chinese. Can imagine enjoying it with a glass of white wine.

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  16. Molly Kumar

    5 stars
    I think I’m gonna self-invite myself to your place as your food is so tempting!! I love Italian food and shrimp pasta is my favorite. And when you talk one-pan – stir-fry, this dish has my name written all over it 🙂

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    • Marisa Franca

      We know what you mean about changing buying habits, Linda. Convincing Hubby that wild-caught really was better for us and the environment took a little while. Once he realized the difference he won’t go back to the farm raised. Oh! and Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope you and your hubby have a nice evening together.

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  21. Christine

    I agree that wild-caught shrimps are better than most that come from shrimp farms. But there are also shrimp farms that follow sound environmental practices. I guess the trick there is to get to know your local farmers so you know where your food comes from and how they were raised and/or harvested.

    This looks like really yummy pasta though. I love pasta recipes. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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  23. Hanady | Recipe Nomad

    I love all of the flavors and colors yove developed here! Unfortunately for us my littlest one is allergic to shrimp- but I’m thinking next date night when the kids are away this will be perfect for a romantic dinner!

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    • Marisa Franca

      Hello, Hanady! I understand about the allergy. My oldest son is now allergic to shellfish. When he was little he would gobble them up. Perhaps too little and too much? I would certainly monitor the amount given now.

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  26. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes

    I refuse to buy anything but non-imported shrimp! And wild caught is even better. After all the stuff in the news last year about the shrimp slave workers, I just couldn’t buy imported anymore! But with the right shrimp, this looks AMAZING!

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  27. Megan Marlowe

    I’ve been craving shrimp so much lately so this recipe is just perfect for the stock I’ve got going on in my freezer. I love all of the Italian flavors. I’m a huge mushroom fan, but the family is not, so I would leave them out and make myself some on the side to add in because I think they sound wonderful in here!

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  28. Veena Azmanov

    Merisa I love the pictures!! I am a huge fan of shrimps but we get only frozen here so will have to make do with that. I like how you have found a delicate balance of flavors and finished it so nicely with the lemon. I can almost sense those coming together so nicely.

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  29. Pam Wattenbarger

    We live in Georgia, so wild-caught shrimp from the coast are a real treat. They would be perfect in this Italian style stir fry with shrimp.

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  31. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ

    I’m loving the flavor combinations you have going on here. And the dish is so pretty and colorful. I don’t eat shrimp but I think this would be just as tasty without it. Love that it’s a quick tasty sounding meal 🙂

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  34. Byron Thomas

    Marisa, that dish looks phenomenally delicious! I’m not a lover or shrimp, but they look so tasty in this dish. And, just like with any great seafood, you made sure the flavours were just right with the heat and the fresh lemon. Perfection!

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  35. Laura

    It’s great to see a recipe that gives a little advice on buying sustainable and environmentally friendly ingredients, it’s really helpful!

    And I love the idea of giving stir fry an Italian twist!

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  36. Mark, CompassandFork

    I’m with you on the farm-raised shrimp (and fish) versus wild shrimp (and fish). The taste is definitely superior and I don’t always trust what they feed the shrimp. Maybe I’m a bit cynical. Love the dish by the way, full of inviting color.

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    • Marisa Franca

      Thank you, Mark! You’re right about what they feed the farm-raised fish. We’ve stopped all farm-raised seafood, and we’ve also been quite careful about where the wild-caught comes from, so I’m with you in your cynicism.

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  37. Susie

    Looks delicious! Can’t wait to try this recipe……My kind of meal? Healthy, easy and delicious all in one pan meal?
    Thanks, Marisa

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    • Marisa Franca

      This is fantastic diet food!! You have tomatoes, arugula, garlic, butter and olive oil (fats are very important for our health), shrimp for protein, and then pasta for ultimate satisfaction. Yep!! It says diet all the way, Elizabeth. I know Ellie would agree with the logic. 🙂 Happy Valentine’s Day!!

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  40. Jovina Coughlin

    I like your version: shrimp, pasta and Italian seasoning – nothing better. Has to be Gulf shrimp! I feel lucky to live here where we can get fresh caught fish daily. Amazing dish you created.

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    • Marisa Franca

      Thank you, Jovina! You are so right! Gulf shrimp is the best! We look forward to buying it whenever we can get it. Unfortunately, the red tide is still a bother here in Venice. 🙁 Fishing is terrible. We’re hoping it will improve. Do you get any of the red tide effects?

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