17 Easy Shrimp Dinners That Taste Like a Restaurant Meal

If you love ordering shrimp at restaurants but don’t want to spend a fortune, these recipes are the answer. They’re easy to make, packed with flavor, and taste just as good as something you’d get at a nice seafood spot. Once you see how simple it is, you might never go back to takeout shrimp again.

Easy Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry

This easy teriyaki shrimp stir fry is a delicious dinner ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and best paired with a bowl of white or brown rice. Get the recipe: Easy Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry

Grilled Shrimp Skewers

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Wow your family and friends with these easy, flavor-packed grilled shrimp skewers. They cook up in minutes, and the simple herb and spice marinade makes them absolutely irresistible. Get the recipe: Grilled Shrimp

Shrimp Taco Recipe

These easy shrimp tacos are packed with perfectly seasoned shrimp, wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Topped with crispy cabbage slaw and a creamy taco sauce, they’re irresistible and simple to make. Get the recipe: Shrimp Taco Recipe

General Tso Shrimp Stir Fry

This sweet, tangy, and savory General Tso shrimp is a crowd-pleaser that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor, it’s even better than takeout. Get the recipe: General Tso Shrimp Stir Fry

Pan-fried Garlic Butter Shrimp

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Forget takeout this evening and make these easy East-meets-West shrimp in a buttery garlic and coriander sauce. Quick to prepare, full of flavor, and guaranteed to impress your date. Get the recipe: Pan-fried Garlic Butter Shrimp

Shrimp Scampi Without Wine

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This shrimp scampi without wine is rich, buttery, and garlicky—perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner. With no alcohol needed and ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a delicious and kid-friendly dish. Get the recipe: Shrimp Scampi Without Wine

Quick Garlic Prawns

These garlic prawns are a quick and flavorful way to enjoy shrimp. They are perfect with noodles, rice, or pasta and ready in just 15 minutes. Get the recipe: Quick Garlic Prawns

Thai Shrimp Coconut Curry Soup

This Thai shrimp curry soup with coconut milk is easy to make and loaded with flavor. Skip the takeout and enjoy a homemade bowl instead. Get the recipe: Thai Shrimp Coconut Curry Soup

Spicy Shrimp Bowl

This spicy shrimp bowl with rice and peach avocado salad is both delicious and nutritious. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, it comes together in under 30 minutes for a flavorful and colorful meal. Get the recipe: Spicy Shrimp Bowl

Shrimp Chow Mein

This shrimp chow mein uses spaghetti for pan-fried noodles, creating a quick, easy, and flavor-packed one-pot meal. Everyone’s going to love it. Get the recipe: Shrimp Chow Mein

Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil

This sheet pan shrimp boil brings together corn, potatoes, Andouille sausage, and shrimp for a flavorful, no-fuss meal. It’s so easy and delicious, your family will be asking for it on repeat. Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil

Chinese Shrimp Noodle Soup

This Chinese shrimp noodle soup is light, comforting, and easy to make. Customize the spice level to your taste, and let the flavorful seasonings bring it to the next level. Get the recipe: Chinese Shrimp Noodle Soup

Cheesy Baked Shrimp

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This dish features fresh, plump prawns cooked in a garlicky tomato and mushroom sauce, topped with melty cheese for the perfect finish. It’s simple, flavourful, and sure to satisfy any craving. Get the recipe: Cheesy Baked Shrimp

One-Pot Lemon and Garlic Shrimp Pasta

This lemon and garlic shrimp pasta is quick enough for a weeknight but fancy enough for special occasions. With olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, and baby spinach in a flavorful lemony garlic sauce, it comes together in under 30 minutes. Get the recipe: One-Pot Lemon and Garlic Shrimp Pasta

Shrimp Cacciatore

Looking for a rustic, hearty, easy, comforting weeknight meal? This shrimp cacciatore totally fits the bill! This dinner for two is hearty and rustic, with notes of tangy tomato, plump shrimp, and sweet red peppers. Get the recipe: Shrimp Cacciatore

Vietnamese Sour Shrimp Soup

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Vietnamese sour shrimp soup (canh chua tôm) is a refreshing and flavorful soup of the Southern region of Vietnam. This dish is an excellent addition to family dinners with its balanced sweet and sour taste. Get the recipe: Vietnamese Sour Shrimp Soup

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

This Marry Me Shrimp Pasta is the seafood twist on the viral Marry Me Chicken Pasta. With a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, gluten-free pasta, and perfectly cooked shrimp, it’s a dish that’ll steal your heart. Get the recipe: Marry Me Shrimp Pasta