Shrimp recipes are the weeknight dinner hero we all need: quick-cooking, wildly versatile, and fancy enough to feel like you did something impressive without actually doing anything dramatic. From buttery garlic shrimp and shrimp pasta to grilled shrimp, shrimp tacos, stir fry, appetizers, and cozy comfort food favorites, these easy shrimp recipes cover just about every craving.
Shrimp cooks in minutes, works with nearly every flavor profile, and can go from freezer to dinner table faster than most proteins and even how to brine shrimp. The trick is knowing how to cook it just right – tender, juicy, and pink, not rubbery. Whether you need a fast dinner, a party appetizer, or a restaurant-style meal at home, this list has a shrimp recipe for it.
Quick and Easy Shrimp Recipes
These are great 20–30 minute meals, simple sautés, and weeknight-friendly recipes.
Tomato Basil Shrimp Pasta
Tomato Basil Shrimp Pasta is a deliciously easy and healthy shrimp pasta recipe. It’s full of flavor but quick and simple to make!
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and easy meal solution that takes only 10 minutes to prepare! Top over rice, pasta or quinoa.
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Hibachi Shrimp
If you love hibachi, now you can make it at home! This Hibachi Shrimp recipes is the BEST, and there is even a homemade yum yum sauce!
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Unforgettable lemon garlic shrimp, and it’s done in just a few minutes. You will not believe how easy it is to make this elegant shrimp dish!
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One Pan Simple Asian Shrimp Noodles
This One Pan Simple Asian Shrimp Noodles is so much better than takeout! And ready in under an hour- perfect for easy weeknight meals!
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Shrimp Vegetable Noodle Chow Mein
This Shrimp Vegetable Noodle Chow Mein is an easy dinner recipe that is ready in only 20 minutes! Full of flavor and so delicious!
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Look here for creamy pastas, one-pot pastas, Cajun pasta, scampi-style pasta, vodka sauce, Alfredo, or noodle recipes.
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp Scampi is a traditional Italian dish made with a garlic butter sauce and shrimp with al dente pasta and fresh lemon juice.
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Squid Ink Pasta Recipe with White Wine Cream Sauce
This squid ink pasta is tossed in a creamy wine sauce with seafood, cheese and lemon for an elegant dinner that feels restaurant-worthy.
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Cajun Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This Cajun Shrimp Alfredo features shrimp and andouille sausage, and comes together in 30 minutes or less. The perfect spicy comfort food.
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Creamy Seafood Stuffed Shells Recipe
Pasta shells stuffed with a mixed seafood filling and topped with a sherry spiked cream sauce. Perfect for a fancy dinner, the holidays or just a random weeknight.
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Shrimp Pasta Salad
Shrimp Pasta Salad is the best dish to bring to any party. This dish is has a zing to it that will help bring those family gatherings and neighborhood potlucks to life.
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One Pot Pasta with Shrimp, Sausage and Vodka Sauce
What could be better than throwing all your ingredients into one pot and the end result is a delicious one pot pasta loaded with flavor!? Less than 30 minutes, packed with flavor, and only one pan to clean!
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Seafood Fra Diavolo Recipe
Sweet and spicy tomato-based sauce simmered with tender seafood like shrimp, scallops, calamari and more.
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Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Recipe
Garlicky alfredo sauce paired with pasta, shrimp, plump peas, juicy roasted red pepper stripes and nutty parmesan cheese.
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In case you are looking for skewers, grill baskets, BBQ shrimp, citrus shrimp, or summer shrimp recipes.
Garlic Shrimp Kabobs
Looking for the perfect summer BBQ Recipe? Garlic Shrimp Kabobs with white cooking wine, garlic and fresh veggies are the perfect choice!
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Grilled Watermelon Skewers with Shrimp
Watermelon Shrimp Kabobs are a fresh summer grilling recipe made with tender marinated shrimp, juicy watermelon, zucchini, lime and balsamic glaze. They are quick, colorful and perfect as a light dinner or party appetizer.
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Thai Grilled Shrimp
Thai Grilled Shrimp is an easy and healthy dinner idea, using light coconut milk, Thai seasoning and lime juice, it comes together in a snap!
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Honey Mustard Lime Grilled Shrimp
Cooking shrimp on the grill has never been easier than this Honey Mustard Lime Grilled Shrimp recipe! With only four ingredients, it’s the best grilled shrimp.
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Looking to start your meal off with shrimp? Here are a few of my favorites.
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is an easy recipe made with shrimp, fresh vegetables, tomato juice and hot sauce for a spicy version of your favorite classic. Top with avocado and serve with tortillas chips or saltine crackers.
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Air Fryer Blackened Shrimp
Making shrimp in the air fryer was never more delicious or easy using this quick method and our zesty blackened seasoning.
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Mexican Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip
Take your usual cocktail sauce shrimp dip up a notch with this Mexican Cream Cheese Shrimp Dip recipe. It's perfect for any get together or party!
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How To Make Shrimp Cocktail
This Classic Shrimp Cocktail recipe goes back to the basics to result in the best shrimp cocktail. Prepared with just lemon and salt, this Classic Shrimp Cocktail will be the hit appetizer at all celebrations!
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Ginger Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Ginger Shrimp Lettuce Wraps, made with sherry, ginger and garlic, are the perfect appetizer or entrée. Ready in just 15 minutes!
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Bang Bang Shrimp
This Bang Bang shrimp recipe combines crunchy shrimp and a creamy sauce for a spicy dish that's a delicious dinner or amazing appetizer.
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Shrimp Rangoon
Succulent shrimp mixed with cream cheese and wrapped in a crispy wonton wrapper, Shrimp Rangoon is sure to be your new favorite appetizer.
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If you want shrimp in a bowl like a gumbo or bisque, we have you covered.
Thai Coconut Soup
Seafood Thai Coconut Soup is an easy and healthy appetizer or entree using scallops, shrimp, vegetables and a red curry coconut broth.
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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a rich and hearty sauce mixed with vegetables, Andouille sausage, chicken and sometimes even seafood. Serve over rice for the perfect Creole meal.
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Italian Seafood Stew Recipe
Italian Seafood Stew is a quick seafood recipe using couscous, tomatoes, currants and capers. This Italian stew comes together in just 20 minutes from start to finish!
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If you are looking for full meals like full meals like hibachi shrimp, stir fry, tacos, rice bowls, casseroles, and skillet meals.
Honey Walnut Shrimp
This quick & easy Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe makes the best weeknight dinner. The shrimp is crisp and coated in a sweet honey glaze sauce!
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Shrimp Tacos with Slaw Recipe
Shrimp tacos are quick, colorful and packed with shrimp, cabbage slaw, jalapeños, lime and Sriracha sour cream for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Easy Shrimp Paella
Shrimp Paella is an easy, weeknight meal requiring less than 10 ingredients, one pan and 30 minutes—all due to one secret pantry staple!
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Voodoo Shrimp Creole
A spicy Voodoo Shrimp Creole recipe made with tender shrimp, the holy trinity, tomato, beer, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce. Serve over rice or grits for an easy Louisiana-inspired dinner.
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Cajun Jambalaya
This Cajun Jambalaya is a mouthwatering recipe that can be ready in less than an hour. Andouille turkey sausage and shrimp give this recipe so much flavor!
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Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry
Skip the takeout and make this easy Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry in only 30 minutes! This Shrimp Stir Fry is an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love!
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp Salad
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Salad is a healthier version of classic comfort food using plain yogurt, celery, carrots, chives, dill and spices on a buttery brioche roll.
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Soy Lime Shrimp
Soy Lime Shrimp is an easy shrimp recipe with loads of a flavor and only 5 ingredients. Grill or saute your shrimp and serve on a salad, as a side or eat on their own!
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Creamy Shrimp Scampi Bread Bowl
Creamy Shrimp Scampi Bread Bowl can be an easy appetizer or entree, dipping bread in the rich scampi sauce with succulent shrimp.
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Shrimp Tostadas Recipe
Homemade Shrimp Tostadas in homemade mini cups- guacamole, lettuce and spicy sauteed shrimp. Make it as an appetizer or entree!
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Chipotle Shrimp
Chipotle Lime Buttered Shrimp is a delicious, spicy shrimp recipe! The chipotle peppers in adobo sauce with lime juice, make this recipe the perfect appetizer!
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Italian Shrimp Omelette recipe
Italian Shrimp Omelette is a savory omelette using shrimp, scallions, spinach, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese. The perfect recipe for brunch!
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Authentic Chinese Dumpling Recipe
Authentic Chinese Dumplings is a recipe straight from a Chinese restaurant owner. Learn how to make perfect little folds and the fry and steam techinque of cooking.
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Spaghetti Squash Marinara with Shrimp Recipe
Spaghetti Squash with Chunky Roasted Marinara and Shrimp is a healthy way to eat pasta and tomato sauce.
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Old Bay Steamed Shrimp Recipe
Steamed shrimp with seasoned onions, potatoes and good ole Maryland seasonings of Old Bay, garlic and BEER! Great for a cookout!
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Italian Seafood Salad
Made with shrimp, calamari and lump blue crab meat, this Italian Seafood Salad is one of the easiest but most delicious seafood salad recipes you’ll ever make. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal!
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Classic Seafood Paella
If you’re a seafood lover, you’ll adore this paella. My Classic Seafood Paella recipe gives you an easy, step-by-step paella for the paella novice.
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Instant Pot Shrimp Biryani Recipe
Shrimp biryani is a spicy, full-flavored Indian dish made with basmati rice, shrimp, tomato, onion and bold spices.
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Shrimp cooks quickly, which is both the good news and the “do not walk away from the stove” news. Most shrimp only need a few minutes per side, depending on their size and cooking method.
Look for shrimp to turn pink and opaque with tails that curl into a loose “C” shape. If they curl tightly into an “O,” they are likely overcooked and can become rubbery. For the best texture, remove shrimp from the heat as soon as they are cooked through.
Frozen shrimp works beautifully for most recipes. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or place it in a colander under cold running water until thawed. Pat it dry before cooking so it sears instead of steaming.
Shrimp pairs well with garlic, lemon, butter, Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, pasta, rice, tacos, salads, noodles, and grilled vegetables. Basically, shrimp is the friend who gets along with everyone at the dinner party.
