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Spice Up Your Dinner Routine with These 21 Shrimp Recipes

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Shrimp night, anyone? This collection is your one-stop shop for all things shrimp, from finger foods to fancy dinners.

We’ve got quick and easy options for busy weeknights, plus some show-stopping dishes to impress.

Everything from grilling and baking to sizzling skillets – your new favorite shrimp recipe is waiting!

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi with Asparagus Tomatoes in a bowl.

Photo Credit: Saving Dessert

This shrimp recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen. Delicious sauteed shrimp, asparagus and Campri tomatoes are covered in a garlicky lemon butter sauce.

Serve it over pasta for a well-rounded meal.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp Scampi with Asparagus Tomatoes

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Coconut shrimp on a wood cutting board with a mustard dipping sauce on the side.

Photo Credit: Trop Rockin

Here’s a healthier version of this classic appetizer. This recipe is made with shrimp coated in a crispy coconut panko mixture.

The air fryer cooks the shrimp without needing a lot of oil, making it a lighter option than deep-fried versions. Super crispy and ready in under 10 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Shrimp Lo Mein

Shrimp Lo Mein up close.

Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook

This Shrimp Lo Mein recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal full of flavor. Shrimp, colorful vegetables, and noodles are stir-fried and coated in a savory sauce.

Feel free to customize it with a different meat or vegetables. Dinner will be on the table in just 30 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp Lo Mein

Shrimp Salad

Shrimp Salad in a bread roll.

Photo Credit: Boulder Locavore

If you need a dish quick, this creamy shrimp salad starts with frozen shrimp (cooked, deveined). You’re welcome to boil fresh shrimp for this recipe if you prefer.

The deliciousness comes from the homemade creamy sauce. The mayonnaise and sour cream based sauce is bright and fresh from the lemon juice and dill.

Perfect for lunch or dinner. You can serve it as a sandwich, over a bed of lettuce, in a wrap, inside an avocado and more.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp Salad

Shrimp Quinoa Salad

Shrimp Quinoa Salad in a bowl.

Photo Credit: Primavera Kitchen

This Shrimp Quinoa Bowl is a healthy meal packed with protein and fresh ingredients. Enjoy the earthy flavor of quinoa with shrimp, colorful vegetables like red onion and peppers, and briny olives for a Mediterranean twist. 

Topped with crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs, this bowl is easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and dressings.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp Quinoa Salad

Cajun Blackened Shrimp

Cajun Blackened Shrimp in a skillet.

Photo Credit: Lauren From Scratch

This recipe delivers quick and flavorful Cajun shrimp in under 15 minutes. Shrimp are coated in a spicy blackening seasoning with cayenne pepper and paprika, then seared in a hot skillet for a crispy exterior.

The result is juicy shrimp perfect for salads, pastas, tacos, rice bowls, or served on its own.

Get the Recipe: Cajun Blackened Shrimp

Shrimp and Corn Bisque

Shrimp and Corn Bisque in a bowl.

Photo Credit: Lauren From Scratch

Enjoy a creamy shrimp and corn bisque brimming with flavor. Rich and buttery with a touch of Cajun spice, the bisque includes shrimp, sweet corn, and crispy bacon bits.

While not a quick meal, this restaurant-worthy soup can be made in advance and even freezes well, making it perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp and Corn Bisque

Creamy Lemon Garlic Prawns

Creamy Lemon Garlic Prawns in a skillet with a wooden spoon.

Photo Credit: It’s Not Complicated Recipes

A perfect weeknight shrimp dish – ready in just 30 minutes.

Large prawns are cooked in a creamy garlic butter sauce flavored with lemon juice for a comforting meal. Serve over rice or pasta.

Get the Recipe: Creamy Lemon Garlic Prawns

Chimichurri Shrimp

Shrimp Chimichurri up close.

Photo Credit: The Cozy Plum

These shrimp are marinated for 15 minutes in a fresh herb sauce that includes parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic and more. Grill the shrimp or broil them in your oven.

Serve with the creamy dipping sauce that incorporates the chimichurri mixture.

Get the Recipe: Chimichurri Shrimp

Easy Bang Bang Shrimp

Bang Bang Shrimp over rice in a bowl.

Photo Credit: Yum In The Kitchen

Bang Bang Shrimp is a popular appetizer or main course featuring crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy, slightly spicy sauce. In this easy-to-make dish, shrimp are coated in cornstarch for a crispy exterior and then slathered in a sauce that balances creaminess, tang, and a hint of heat.

Served on its own or over rice or salad.

Get the Recipe: Easy Bang Bang Shrimp

Jambalaya

Jambalaya in a bowl.

Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

Jambalaya is a hearty Louisiana rice dish. This one-pot meal combines chicken, sausage, and shrimp with vegetables like celery, onion, and bell pepper.

Seasoned with a kick of Cajun spice, jambalaya is a delicious and easy weeknight meal.

Get the Recipe: Jambalaya

Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp

Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp on skewers.

Photo Credit: Haute And Healthy Living

These shrimp are marinated in a smoky-sweet chili lime sauce and then quickly grilled on skewers. The result is juicy shrimp with a touch of char and a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and zesty flavors.

Serve them with a salad, rice, or as tacos.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp

Shrimp Summer Rolls

Shrimp Summer Rolls

Photo Credit: Make It Skinny Please

Shrimp summer rolls are a light and healthy appetizer or main course. Fresh ingredients like shrimp, vegetables, and herbs are wrapped in thin rice paper wrappers.

Served cold with a citrusy Ponzu sweet chili sauce for dipping (recipe included), these summer rolls are full of flavor without being heavy.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp Summer Rolls

Instant Pot Shrimp Boil

instant pot.Shrimp boil with corn and potatoes in the instant pot.

Photo Credit: Busy Day Dinners

This recipe offers a quick and easy take on the classic low country shrimp boil. Made in an Instant Pot, it combines succulent shrimp, hearty potatoes, savory sausage, and corn in a flavorful garlic butter sauce.

This pressure cooker version cooks everything in a fraction of the time and requires minimal effort (win-win!).

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Shrimp Boil

Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara

Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara in a skillet.

Photo Credit: A Full Living

A rich and flavorful pasta dish perfect for a special occasion. Tender chicken, juicy shrimp, and crispy bacon are tossed with bucatini pasta in a creamy parmesan sauce with onions, garlic, and red peppers.

While not a traditional carbonara, this hearty recipe is packed with flavor.

Get the Recipe: Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara

Shrimp Tacos

Three Shrimp Tacos on a platter.

Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

These Shrimp Tacos are a quick and easy weeknight meal.  Juicy shrimp seasoned with chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder are wrapped in warm tortillas. A cool and creamy slaw made with cabbage and a creamy cilantro sauce adds freshness.

Use corn or flour tortillas and serve in just 30 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice

Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice in a bowl.

Photo Credit: Sprinkled With Balance

A quick and flavorful one-pot meal ready in 30 minutes. It combines tender shrimp, sweet pineapple chunks, and delicious vegetables like carrots and bell peppers.

The soy sauce and sesame oil add savory depth, while the pineapple adds a touch of sweetness.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp and Pineapple Fried Rice

Shrimp Rangoon

Shrimp Rangoon on a plate.

Photo Credit: 24 Bite

Crispy bite-sized appetizers filled with a mixture of cream cheese, chopped shrimp, and green onions. Wrapped in a wonton wrapper and then deep-fried or air-fried until golden brown.

They can be ready in under 10 minutes and are perfect for dipping in your favorite sweet chili sauce.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp Rangoon

Blackened Shrimp and Cheese Grits

Blackened Shrimp and Grits in a bowl.

Photo Credit: The Perks Of Being Us

A hearty Southern-style recipe, cheesy grits are served with shrimp seasoned with a blackening spice mix.

The dish is made with stone-ground grits, two types of cheese, and vegetables like bell peppers and corn.

Get the Recipe: Blackened Shrimp and Grits

Up Next: 17 Creamy Chicken Pasta Dishes

Holding a slice of white chicken lasagna on a spatula.

Photo Credit: From Valerie’s Kitchen

Creamy chicken dishes are always a hit.

These hearty dishes are full of flavor and comfort which are perfect for spoiling your family with delicious meals.

Get the Recipes: 17 Creamy Chicken Pasta Dishes

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