58 Easy Shrimp Recipes for Busy Weeknight Dinners

Looking for a shrimp recipe that’s quick on prep time and big on flavor? We’ve got plenty of them, including pasta and shrimp, grilled shrimp, and shrimp salads! Scroll down and get inspired with these easy and versatile shrimp recipes for dinner, lunch, and appetizers. Enjoy!

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Sidney Yang

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Updated Mar 10, 2026

1. Cajun Sausage Shrimp Foil Packs

These tasty baked shrimp and sausage foil packets make a healthy and delicious dinner in less than 30 minutes.
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2. 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

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3. Thai Shrimp Noodle Soup

This Thai shrimp noodle soup recipe is quick and easy to make and loaded with flavor!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. 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!
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5. Thai Shrimp Soup

Our Thai Shrimp Soup Recipe is full of wonderful flavors and whips up super quickly! This healthy Thai Shrimp soup recipe is pescetarian and gluten-free!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. 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!
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7. 31 Healthy Shrimp Dinner Recipes

Enjoy our best shrimp recipes you can make for dinner, whenever a seafood craving strikes!
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8. Garlic Grilled Shrimp

This simple grilled shrimp recipe will be a staple in your weekly rotation and total crowdpleaser for your outdoor parties!
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9. 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!
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10. 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

11. Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli Rice

This shrimp and rice recipe with broccoli comes together in less than 30 minutes for a quick, balanced, and healthy meal. Shrimp and broccoli rice is also perfect for meal prepping!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. 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

13. Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli Skillet

This garlic butter shrimp and broccoli skillet recipe is quick, simple, and big on flavor!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. 35 Easy Shrimp Dinner Recipes Under 20 Minutes

Try one of these quick shrimp dinners recipes this week! These quick & easy shrimp dinners recipes are ready in 20 minutes or less. Including baked shrimps, shrimp pasta skillet, shrimp soup, and more!
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15. Honey Garlic Shrimp

Spice up your lunches and dinners with this easy honey garlic shrimp recipe. This shrimp recipe is synonym for "big flavor in under 30 minutes"!
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16. 30 Healthy Low-Carb Shrimp Recipes for Dinner

Try our low-carb shrimp recipes! From easy shrimp fajitas to one-pan shrimp and veggies, these healthy shrimp recipes will help you keep your carb intake to a minimum and still enjoy a delicious dinner!
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17. Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Sheet pan shrimp fajitas make an easy weeknight dinner that tastes amazing. Make this baked shrimp fajita recipe once and you'll make it over and over!
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18. 17 One-Pot Shrimp and Vegetables Recipes

Try one of these one-pot shrimp and vegetable recipes and whip up a quick and tasty dinner tonight!
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19. 32 Shrimp Recipes for Dinner

These quick shrimp recipes are perfect for healthy family dinners. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or a hearty seafood feast, we have 30+ delicious shrimp recipes for you to try!
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20. Grilled Shrimp and Shallots

Grilled Shrimp Recipe - Try this easy and delicious grilled shrimp and shallot. Soon your kitchen will be filled with the rich aromas of succulent shrimp and caramelized shallots, sure to please all your guests!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Shrimp Avocado Salad

This healthy shrimp avocado salad for two tastes crazy good and is loaded with the freshest ingredients.
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22. Tomato Zucchini Shrimp Pasta

This zucchini tomato shrimp pasta recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner. You can make the shrimp pasta in less than 30 minutes and everyone loves it!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. 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!
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24. 16 Best One-Pan Shrimp Recipes

These one pan shrimp recipes are ready in under 30 minutes and can be served for any occasion!
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25. Garlic Butter Shrimp in 10 Minutes

This easy garlic butter shrimp recipe is an amazing flavor combination of garlicky, buttery goodness.
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26. 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!
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27. 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.
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28. Creamy Cajun Shrimp with Sausage

This cajun shrimp and sausage skillet is an easy shrimp recipe packed with amazing flavors!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

29. 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

30. 10-Minute Shrimp Sheet Pan

Sheet pan shrimp recipe makes an easy weeknight dinner that tastes amazing. Make this baked shrimp recipe once and you'll get hooked up forever!
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31. Shrimp Ceviche Recipe

Shrimp ceviche is so fresh, flavorful, and super quick to make. Enjoy a light, healthy meal with our shrimp ceviche recipe!
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32. 50 Best Shrimp Recipes

These easy shrimp recipes showcase how versatile shrimp can be. They include shrimp salads, shrimp pasta, baked shrimp, and everything in between!
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33. Honey-garlic Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Crisp and sticky - The ultimate last-minute appetizer!
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34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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!
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40. 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.
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41. 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

42. 25+ Easy Shrimps Recipes For Dinners

These shrimps recipes are quick and easy and a guaranteed hit with your family.
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43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. 21 Amazing Low Carb Shrimp Recipes for Dinner

These quick and easy low-carb shrimp recipes are exactly what you need for dinner.
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47. 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

48. Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Sundried Tomatoes

This creamy garlic shrimp recipe is easy, quick, and nutritious. Your new favorite to cook shrimp!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

49. 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

50. 15 Healthy Shrimp Recipes for Your Weekly Meal Plan

These healthy shrimp recipes will help you out if you're trying to eat clean!
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51. 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!
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52. 32 Easy Low-Carb Shrimp Recipes for Dinner {Keto Friendly}

These low-carb shrimp recipes are keto-friendly, skimpy on prep time, and big on flavor!
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53. 23 Easy Paleo Shrimp Recipes for Dinners

Looking for a paleo-friendly shrimp recipe that's low on carbs, skimpy on prep time, and jumbo on flavor? These paleo shrimp recipe have it all!
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54. 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

55. 58 Easy Shrimp Recipes for Busy Weeknight Dinners

Shrimp for dinner? Our shrimp recipes are quick on prep time and big on flavor!
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56. 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.
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57. 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

58. Creamy Shrimp and Salmon Foil Packs

Healthy and delicious - Say hello to the easiest way to make salmon in foil packets.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

59. 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

60. 14 Shrimp Dinner for Every Night of the Week

These shrimp dinner recipes are perfect. for any night of the week.
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61. Instant Pot Pasta Soup with Shrimp

Light, packed with flavor — This Instant Pot soup is the perfect healthy and warming meal
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

62. 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

63. 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

64. 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

65. 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

66. 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

67. Creamy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

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

68. Teriyaki Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

The easiest stir fry you will ever make in just 20 minutes.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

69. Spring Roll Meal Prep Bowls for the Week

Eating great all week is as easy as opening the fridge!
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70. Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp Sauce

Get your new go-to recipe for when you want to cut some carbs.
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71. 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

72. Succulent Shrimp Shooters with Mango Sauce

This grilled shrimp shooters appetizer is the easiest and flavor-packed shrimp tapas!
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73. Tomato Zucchini Shrimp Stir-fry

Seared Garlic zucchini shrimp coated in the best Tomato garlic sauce is a quick and simple shrimp recipe guaranteed to impress!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

74. 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

75. 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

76. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp

Garlic roasted shrimp recipe Ready in 10 minutes and seriously amazing — Perfect appetizer for the holidays!
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77. Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

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

78. Tzatziki Shrimp Chips Bites

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

79. Grilled Shrimp Avocado Toast

Perfect for your breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a midnight snack!
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80. Grilled Garlic Shrimp

This grilled garlic shrimp recipe is tapas-style appetizer will be a hit wherever it goes.
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81. Shrimp Cocktail Lettuce Wraps

These bite-size wraps are just perfect for a party finger food.
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82. Shrimp Red Lentil Soup Recipe

This shrimp Red Lentil Soup is a foolproof way to spice up a cozy soup for dinner.
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83. 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

84. Marinated Tandoori Shrimp Skewers

Make a huge hit with this simple yet elegant appetizer everyone will love!
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85. Roasted Shrimps with Cherry Tomatoes

This mediterranean inspired dish is surprisingly easy, and so good for a light dinner.
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86. Parmesan Shrimp Recipe

This Parmesan Shrimp Recipe is a great appetizer Ahead
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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