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?
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Baked Shrimp in Foil Packets
These Shrimp in Foil Packets recipe make a healthy, nourishing dinner with hearty flavors!
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.
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!
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!
One Pan Shrimp and Asparagus
This one-pan shrimp and asparagus with lemon garlic butter is an easy 20-minute dinner with juicy shrimp, tender asparagus, garlic, herbs, and a touch of heat.
Easy Jerk Shrimp Skillet
This jerk shrimp recipe with peppers is a delicious one-pan meal that’s ready in only 15 minutes!
Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta with Spinach
This easy garlic shrimp pasta with spinach combines juicy shrimp, spaghetti, garlic, butter, and parmesan for a quick dinner ready in less than 30 minutes.
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!
Shrimp Shooters with Mango Sauce
This grilled shrimp shooters appetizer is the easiest and flavor-packed shrimp tapas!
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp
Garlic roasted shrimp recipe Ready in 10 minutes and seriously amazing — Perfect appetizer for the holidays!
Garlic Lime Shrimp
This garlic lime shrimp is a healthy shrimp recipe you should definitely add to your meal rotation.
Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Healthy Lettuce Wraps made with shrimp, freshly chopped vegetables and a delicious peanut butter sauce - Overflowing with flavors and textures!
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!
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.
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.
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!
Garlic Butter Spinach Shrimp
These Garlic Butter Spinach Shrimp are the perfect base for a dinner everyone will love!
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!
Grilled Shrimp Avocado Toast
Perfect for your breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a midnight snack!
Creamy Tomato Shrimp with Spaghetti Squash
Easy Creamy Shrimp with Spaghetti Squash: All the flavor and comfort of a hearty low carb dish!
Spicy Garlic Shrimp and White Beans
A comfort-food classic that makes any dinner feel special.
Shrimp Avocado Salad
This healthy shrimp avocado salad for two tastes crazy good and is loaded with the freshest ingredients.
20-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp
This honey garlic shrimp recipe is a quick and easy weeknight dinner and a guaranteed hit!
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!
Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
This cilantro lime shrimp with zucchini noodles is a fresh, flavorful low-carb dinner with juicy shrimp, garlic, lime, cilantro, and tender zucchini noodles.
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!
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.
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!
Garlic Butter Shrimp in 10 Minutes
This easy garlic butter shrimp recipe is an amazing flavor combination of garlicky, buttery goodness.
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!
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.
Garlic Ginger Shrimp Meal Prep with Quinoa and Tomato Salsa
Quick, simple and nutritious - your meal is packed for the entire week!
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!
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!
Grilled Garlic Shrimp
This grilled garlic shrimp recipe is tapas-style appetizer will be a hit wherever it goes.
Lemon Grilled Shrimp with Honey Garlic Glaze
These easy grilled lemon shrimp skewers can be on your table in just 20 minutes. Incredibly flavorful!
Cilantro Lime Shrimp
This cilantro lime shrimp is the most easiest and flavor packed shrimp recipe!
Creamy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Unbelievably easy and healthy, perfect for a busy weeknight!
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!
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!
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.
Shrimp Cocktail Lettuce Wraps
These bite-size wraps are just perfect for a party finger food.
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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