50 Best Shrimp Recipes

Best Shrimp Recipes – As we developed many shrimp recipes over the years, we found ourselves amazed at the versatility of these humble crustaceans. Shrimp can blend into creamy soups and sauces, you can grill it, foil packs it, sauté it, roast it, or even boil it. Our question is, what can’t shrimp do?

by Sidney Yang

Sidney Yang

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Updated May 14, 2025

Because shrimp is one of the crustaceans we cook most often throughout the year, we thought now would be a perfect time to highlight some of Eatwell101’s best shrimp recipes. Even if you’re on the fence about shrimp, we hope you’ll try one. Shrimp is so flexible that if you don’t like it prepared one way, you’ll surely enjoy it cooked another. Trust us, you’re bound to find a bunch of shrimp recipes you’ll love!

If you’re new to cooking shrimp, these easy shrimp recipes are a wonderful place to start. Use it as a building block for making grilled shrimp, shrimp soups, shrimp salads, stir-fries, and more!

1. Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

This Lemon garlic butter shrimp recipe with zoodles is an easy and simple shrimp recipe that cooks in one skillet in just 10 minutes.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Blackened Shrimp and Asparagus Skillet (20 Minutes)

These delicious blackened shrimp and asparagus take less than 20 minutes to make! Get the secret to this restaurant quality dish you can easily make at home!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Rice

This Garlic Butter Shrimp is Super nourishing and easy to whip up. The shrimp and cauliflower rice combination is a winner!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

This creamy shrimp pasta recipe will become your new favorite! Ready in 25 minutes, shrimp is cooked in a creamy garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. A simple and fast shrimp recipe for an easy weeknight dinner!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs

This shrimp and broccoli foil pack meal is ready in under 30 minutes. Shrimp is seasoned to perfection with lemon, butter, garlic and herbs. The easiest way to bake shrimp in your oven!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Baked Shrimp in Foil Packets

These Shrimp in Foil Packets recipe make a healthy, nourishing dinner with hearty flavors!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Tomato Spinach Shrimp Pasta

This tomato spinach shrimp pasta recipe is healthy, light, and delicious comfort food. Perfect for easy healthy dinners or date night.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Instant Pot Creamy Shrimp Soup

This Instant Pot Creamy shrimp soup is loaded up with potato the ultimate cozy best soup on a cold night!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Lemon garlic shrimp recipe is the easiest and flavor-packed shrimp! Ready in under 15 minutes, lemon garlic shrimp is a quick, healthy meal that can be served over almost anything!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. One Pan Shrimp and Asparagus

Easy and flavorful, buttery garlic-y shrimp and asparagus are ready in 20 minutes. The whole family will beg for seconds on this one!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Easy Jerk Shrimp Skillet

This jerk shrimp recipe with peppers is a delicious one-pan meal that’s ready in only 15 minutes!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spinach

Easy, buttery, garlicky shrimp recipe with spaghetti pasta on the table in less than 30 minutes. This garlic shrimp pasta with spinach makes a perfect weeknight dinner!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Cajun Shrimp Risotto

Our easy Cajun shrimp risotto recipe is so rich and flavorful you’ll want to find any excuse to make it again and again. This shrimp risotto is ready in 35 minutes and sure to please the whole family!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Succulent Shrimp Shooters with Mango Sauce

This grilled shrimp shooters appetizer is the easiest and flavor-packed shrimp tapas!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp

Garlic roasted shrimp recipe Ready in 10 minutes and seriously amazing — Perfect appetizer for the holidays!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Garlic Lime Shrimp

This garlic lime shrimp is a healthy shrimp recipe you should definitely add to your meal rotation.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Healthy Lettuce Wraps made with shrimp, freshly chopped vegetables and a delicious peanut butter sauce - Overflowing with flavors and textures!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Avocado Shrimp Salad

This avocado shrimp salad recipe with lettuce and tomato, is THE BEST healthy salad meal. Perfect for lunch or any night of the week!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Garlic Shrimp Skillet

Juicy garlic shrimp is the most easiest and big flavor packed shrimp! Ready in under 15 minutes, garlic shrimp is an extra quick, very simple, to throw together meal that can be served over anything! This healthy shrimp dish is sure to join your weekend dinner rotation.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Shrimp Meal-Prep with Zucchini Noodles

Shrimp Meal Prep with Zucchini Noodles! A healthy lime garlic shrimp made with zucchini noodles and fresh salsa in 15 minutes.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Creamy Mozzarella Shrimp Pasta with Spinach and Sun-dried Tomato

This creamy mozzarella shrimp pasta is so good, your family will be humming with every bite. The pasta shrimp recipe comes together in under 30 minutes!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Honey-garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Crisp and sticky - The ultimate last-minute appetizer!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. Garlic Butter Spinach Shrimp

These Garlic Butter Spinach Shrimp are the perfect base for a dinner everyone will love!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

24. Cajun Shrimp Skillet

This Cajun shrimp recipe is the perfect base for a low carb or paleo meal. Shrimps are ready in less than 15 minutes - The whole family will love it!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

25. Grilled Shrimp Avocado Toast

Perfect for your breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a midnight snack!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

26. Creamy Tomato Shrimp with Spaghetti Squash

Easy Creamy Shrimp with Spaghetti Squash: All the flavor and comfort of a hearty low carb dish!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

27. Spicy Garlic Shrimp and White Beans

A comfort-food classic that makes any dinner feel special.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

28. Shrimp Avocado Salad

This healthy shrimp avocado salad for two tastes crazy good and is loaded with the freshest ingredients.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

29. 20-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp

This honey garlic shrimp recipe is a quick and easy weeknight dinner and a guaranteed hit!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

30. Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Appetizers

Crispy Shrimp and Chorizo drizzled in an irresistible Roasted Pepper sauce so easy and incredibly delicious. This is one MUST make appetizer for any special occasion!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

31. Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

This Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles is the perfect low-calorie and low-carb option for a quick, light shrimp dinner!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

32. Meal Prep Cajun Shrimp and Veggies

This easy Meal Prep shrimp recipe with veggies is a spicy one-pan recipe that’s ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for meal prepping!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

33. Baked Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

These baked shrimps are gorgeous and super quick to prepare! Just pop the shrimps in the oven and dinner is ready.
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

34. Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Spinach (10-Minute)

This garlic shrimp recipe with spinach is one of the easiest and most delicious shrimp meal you can ever make!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

35. Garlic Butter Shrimp in 10 Minutes

This easy garlic butter shrimp recipe is an amazing flavor combination of garlicky, buttery goodness.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

36. Tzatziki Shrimp Chips Bites

Meet your new favorite holiday appetizer.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

37. Spicy Jerk Shrimp with Rice and Black Beans

Spicy Jerk Shrimp with Rice and Black Bean – This easy jerk shrimp recipe is super healthy and delicious and cooked all together in just one pan!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

38. Shrimp Avocado Corn Salad with Summer Vinaigrette

This shrimp avocado corn salad is tasty and healthy, perfect for a nourishing lunch on a hot summer day.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

39. Garlic Ginger Shrimp Meal Prep with Quinoa and Tomato Salsa

Quick, simple and nutritious - your meal is packed for the entire week!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

40. Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli Mash

Spicy garlic shrimp with broccoli mash is a deliciously easy shrimp recipe. This low-carb, paleo dinner will blow you away!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

41. Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

Delicious shrimp tacos with a super easy, fresh mango salsa!
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

42. Honey-Garlic Shrimp and Quinoa Bowl with Avocado

This shrimp and quinoa bowl is so good and easy to make - Takes only 15 mins to make!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

43. Grilled Garlic Shrimp

This grilled garlic shrimp recipe is tapas-style appetizer will be a hit wherever it goes.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

44. Lemon Grilled  Shrimp with Honey Garlic Glaze

These easy grilled lemon shrimp skewers can be on your table in just 20 minutes. Incredibly flavorful!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

45. Cilantro Lime Shrimp

This cilantro lime shrimp is the most easiest and flavor packed shrimp recipe!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

46. Creamy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

Unbelievably easy and healthy, perfect for a busy weeknight!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

47. Stir Fry Teriyaki Shrimp with Zucchini Noodle

This Stir-Fry Teriyaki Shrimp recipe is a healthy dinner, light on carbs and ready in less than 20 minutes!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

48. Sticky Honey Garlic Shrimp

Sticky Honey Garlic Shrimp made fast and simple, with the most amazing honey garlic sauce! The most delicious shrimp recipe you can make in 15 mins!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

49. Bok Choy Shrimp Soup

Take the stress out of dinner! This shrimp and vegetable soup is a quick and no-hassle filling meal that's packed with flavor and healthy ingredients.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

50. Shrimp Cocktail Lettuce Wraps

These bite-size wraps are just perfect for a party finger food.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

What are the best methods for cooking shrimp

Shrimp is super simple to prepare and cook pretty fast. Here are the best methods to turn humble shrimp into a great dinner:

• Boiling: Boiling is a simple and quick way to cook shrimp. Place the shrimp in a pot of boiling water, season as desired, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
• Grilling: Toss the shelled shrimp with oil and spices, then thread them onto metal skewers. Grill over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked through.
• Pan-Frying: Heat some oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add your shrimp, seasonings, and vegetables if desired, and cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
• Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the shrimp in a single layer. Bake the shrimp for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.

Why is shrimp healthy?

Shrimp is a low-calorie and low-fat source of protein. They are also packed with essential minerals, including calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, and selenium. Shrimp also contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for heart health. Additionally, shrimp are a good source of vitamins, including vitamin D, B12, and B6.

Tips for buying shrimp

• Look for fresh shrimp: Your best bet is to choose shrimp that was recently harvested, preferably within the last few days. You can buy frozen shrimp, but make sure it was flash-frozen shortly after it was harvested.
• Choose shrimp without added preservatives: When buying pre-packaged shrimp, be sure to check the label for any added preservatives, such as sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP). This is used to help keep shrimp from spoiling and can add sodium.
• Buy from a reputable source: If you’re buying shrimp from a seafood counter, ask the person behind the counter for information about where the shrimp were harvested and when it was caught.
• Consider wild-caught shrimp: We recommend buying wild-caught shrimp, which are generally considered to be a healthier option than farm-raised shrimp. Wild-caught shrimp are typically higher in omega-3 fatty acids and lower in contaminants than their farm-raised counterparts.

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