Shrimp is a versatile ingredient that can be prepared in many delicious ways. This collection of 28 Shrimp Recipes showcases the range of flavors that can be achieved with shrimp as the main ingredient. From simple garlic preparations to more complex international dishes, these recipes offer options for various tastes and cooking skill levels. Whether you’re planning a quick meal or a special dinner, you’ll find ideas here to make shrimp a flavorful part of your menu. Let’s explore these recipes and discover new ways to enjoy this popular seafood.
Loaded Seafood Baked Potato
These loaded shrimp baked potatoes are a seafood lover’s dream, combining the rich flavors of perfectly baked potatoes with a decadent creamy Cajun shrimp sauce. This restaurant quality seafood baked potato recipe will be one to add to your regular menu rotation!
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Creamy Shrimp and Polenta with Blackened Trout
Shrimp and polenta with blackened trout is an amazing weeknight meal. It’s easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights and gourmet enough for even the fanciest parties. The succulent shrimp goes superbly with lightly spicy blackened trout, while the creamy polenta adds a comforting note. Plenty of Cajun spices and fresh herbs complete this delectable dish, so you’ll be able to serve up something that’s sure to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. Best of all, leftovers make a great meal the next day!
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Seafood Boil in a Bag
If you’re looking for an inspired seafood dinner that is easy to make and incredibly flavorful, this Cajun seafood boil in a bag recipe is the perfect solution. This low country boil, inspired by the flavors of New Orleans, features snow crab legs, shrimp, smoked sausage, boiled eggs, corn on the cob and red potatoes. Everything is seasoned to perfection and baked together in one bag in the oven and served with a rich and zesty homemade cajun butter sauce for dipping. It’s an ultimate seafood boil!
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Cajun Shrimp and Crab Pasta with Eggplant
If you love Cajun shrimp and crab pasta then this recipe is for you! The addition of crispy fried eggplant pairs perfectly with the creamy sauce – it’s a match made in heaven. It’s packed with flavor and will leave you wanting more. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any leftover eggplant you may have and whenever you’re using Cajun spice you just can’t go wrong!
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Mediterranean Shrimp Salad
Are you ready for a salad packed with a medley of crisp, fresh vegetables and succulent shrimp? Britney Breaks Bread brings you this Mediterranean Shrimp Salad – loaded with juicy shrimp, olives, fresh veggies, and is topped with feta cheese and a beautiful lemony dressing to bring you tons of Mediterranean flavors in a bowl!
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Grilled Shrimp Skewers (Korean)
Easy Grilled Shrimp Skewers are ready in less than 15 minutes and are packed full of tangy, savory, sweet, and spicy flavor thanks to a unique Korean gochujang marinade.
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Shrimp Fra Diavolo with Pasta
There’s nothing Carolyn’s Cooking loves more than a big bowl of seafood pasta and this Shrimp Fra Diavolo is one of her favorites! Fra Diavolo, which translates to “brother devil” in Italian, is often made with lobster instead of shrimp but let’s be honest, lobster isn’t always in the budget! This shrimp version is just as delicious and a little easier on the ol’ wallet.
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Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
This quick and easy recipe for shrimp stir fry features a delicious sweet and savory honey garlic sauce with crisp vegetables. Best of all it’s ready in under 20 minutes!
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Hoisin Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
These hoisin shrimp lettuce wraps are full of flavor and ready in 30 minutes. An easy, healthy recipe for busy weeknights!
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Baja Shrimp Tacos
Meet your next taco night fav – the Baja Shrimp Tacos. Perfectly seasoned fresh shrimp that cooks up quickly, paired with a simple 3 ingredient baja sauce, plus sweet and delicious diced tomatoes, slaw, crunchy tortilla strips, and toasted tortillas. This easy weeknight meal is ready in under 20 minutes, and everything you need for a flavor bomb meal for the whole family!
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Shrimp Salad
Shrimp Salad is a delightfully light and refreshing salad. Tossed into a salad that can be eaten in a bowl for lunch or dinner. Or you can easily make it into a sandwich. This delicious shrimp salad is a tasty alternative to an egg salad!
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Shrimp Fajitas
Learn how to make the ultimate shrimp fajitas recipe that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Enjoy a flavorful feast that combines succulent shrimp, vibrant veggies, and spices. Whether it’s a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion, these one-pan fajitas use easy-to-find ingredients and deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort.
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Crunchy Shrimp Sushi Bowl
This easy sushi bowl recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your sushi craving! Packed full of tangy rice and loaded with your favorite toppings, you’ll want to make this for an easy dinner every day of the week. Add this one to your weekly meal prep for the best lunches ever!
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Creamy Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta
Fresh ricotta, lemon, garlic, and chili. This creamy Shrimp & Broccoli Pasta recipe celebrates this classic Italian flavor combination. A fresh yet comforting meal that you can whip up in 30 minutes flat – perfect for slow summer days.
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Baja Shrimp Tacos
These Baja Shrimp Tacos are marinated in lime juice and spices, then pan fried to perfection. They’re loaded onto warm corn tortillas and topped with homemade jalapeño slaw. The flavor combination is out of this World and a must try Taco Tuesday recipe!
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Sheet Pan Shrimp and Andouille Sausage
Let’s make sheet pan shrimp and andouille sausage as a next-level delicious recipe. This 35-minute shrimp and andouille sausage sheet pan recipe promises tender and plump Cajun-spiced shrimp with spicy, smokey andouille sausage. Perfectly roasted alongside veggies, this dish also simplifies cleanup.
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Spicy Shrimp Rolls
These spicy shrimp rolls are quick and easy to make while being restaurant quality! There is creamy shrimp filling with a nice kick, crunchy bell peppers and avocado slices wrapped in nori seaweed with seasoned sushi rice.
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Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice
The whole family is going to love this Garlicky Shrimp Fried Rice, which uses a whole head of garlic and lots of plump, peeled shrimp. Like seafood, love garlic? Then this recipe has got you covered.
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Easy Shrimp Linguine
This classic Italian dish pairs linguine noodles with shrimp and a delicious lemon, garlic and herb sauce. Shrimp linguine is light but satisfying and it’s also easy to make. There are only 8 different ingredients in this shrimp linguine recipe, or 9 if you want a parmesan cheese garnish. So, if you’re in the mood for a dinner that’s both comfort food and an elegant treat, you can’t go wrong with this lovely 20 minute shrimp linguine pasta dish.
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Shrimp Kabobs
These BBQ-worthy Shrimp Kabobs feature skewered zucchini, bell pepper, and onion grilled five minutes a side and served with ketchup sauce.
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Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce
These Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce are packed with flavor and make the perfect summer dinner! All components except the shrimp can be made ahead which makes these tacos really easy to put together!
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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
This Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp not only gives you the perfect golden crispy shrimp like you enjoy at a restaurant, but does so without all the extra oil and mess of deep frying them. The coconut shrimp coating adds a sweet and crunchy texture to the shrimp that combines so well with its savory flavors. One of best crowd pleasing appetizers to serve at parties and family gatherings.
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Shrimp Nigiri
Master shrimp nigiri (aka ebi nigiri) with this simple yet comprehensive recipe. Perfect for beginners, this guide breaks down the process into easy steps, ensuring you can create flawless shrimp nigiri, like you’d find in Japanese restaurants, in your home kitchen.
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Easy Skillet Shrimp with Homemade Honey Garlic Sauce
Discover Little Black Skillet’s recipe for easy skillet shrimp with homemade honey garlic sauce; it’s a great solution for busy weeknights and so much better than take-out. Fresh shrimp are sautéed in a simple, sticky honey garlic sauce that’s perfect for spooning over cooked white rice. Serve with steamed broccoli, green beans, or hibachi-style vegetables, and dinner is done!
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Lemon Fettuccine with Garlic Shrimps
This Lemon Fettuccine with Garlic Shrimps recipe has a light, fresh taste to it. It’s easy to cook, and works great for lunch or dinner. Give it a try!
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Shrimp de Jonghe (Butter Garlic Shrimp Casserole)
Shrimp de Jonghe… This is a classic Chicago restaurant appetizer. Sizzling jumbo shrimp laced in butter, garlic and sherry, adorned with a crispy bread crumb topping.
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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
These delicious bite-size Bacon Wrapped Shrimp are the best quick and easy appetizer, perfect for game day, holidays, and special occasions. Made with juicy shrimp wrapped in crispy bacon and brushed with a sweet and spicy honey Cajun glaze. So yummy!
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Shrimp Scampi
This shrimp scampi recipe is fast and easy, using just a handful of ingredients. Succulent jumbo shrimp are sautéed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with white wine and lemon juice, that also makes the best shrimp scampi sauce. Serve shrimp scampi with pasta, over rice or mashed potatoes for a straightforward yet impressive satisfying dinner!
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