From pasta to tacos these 28 shrimp dishes keep things interesting
When you want dinner to feel just a little more interesting, shrimp is the answer. It’s light, flavorful, and ready in a flash. Keep a bag on hand and you’re halfway to a meal that feels like more than the usual routine.
Shrimp and Egg Stir Fry
This easy shrimp and egg stir fry comes together in just 15 minutes. Packed with perfect flavor and texture, it’s a quick, satisfying meal from start to finish. Get the recipe: Shrimp and Egg Stir Fry
Sesame Scallion Noodles with Shrimp and Veggies
These sesame scallion noodles with shrimp and veggies make a healthy, high-protein dinner. Ready in about 20 minutes, they’re delicious and come together fast. Get the recipe: Sesame Scallion Noodles with Shrimp and Veggies
Lemon Honey Garlic Shrimp
Honey garlic shrimp is a quick and easy weeknight meal, simmered in a sweet and savory lemon honey garlic sauce. Packed with flavor and ready in under 15 minutes, it’s the perfect go-to dinner. Get the recipe: Lemon Honey Garlic Shrimp
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
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
Smoked Shrimp
Smoked shrimp brings that perfect mix of juicy and smoky you didn’t know you needed for your next cookout. With a spicy Saskatchewan rub and tangy cocktail sauce, it’s the kind of dish that gets everyone talking. Get the recipe: Smoked Shrimp
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
This New Orleans BBQ shrimp brings major buttery, spicy energy with a splash of beer to tie it all together. It’s messy, rich, and totally worth grabbing extra bread for. Great for Mardi Gras or whenever you’re craving that NOLA vibe. Get the recipe: New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
Mediterranean Shrimp Linguine
This Mediterranean shrimp pasta combines juicy shrimp, tangy olives, marinated artichokes, and all the bright, briny flavors you love. With garlic, lemon, white wine, and cherry tomatoes, every bite is packed with big energy. It’s ready in 25 minutes, but it tastes like you went all out. Get the recipe: Mediterranean Shrimp Linguine
Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa
These easy grilled shrimp tacos with avocado mango salsa come together in no time using fresh, tasty ingredients and they’re perfect for any night of the week. Whether you’re hosting dinner or just chilling in your pajamas, these tacos have you covered. Get the Recipe: Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa
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
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
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
Cheesy Baked Shrimp
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
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 Pesto Pasta Salad
Skip the boring pasta salad and try this shrimp pesto version instead. Juicy shrimp cooked with pesto and spices gets tossed with rotini and crisp veggies for a fresh and satisfying meal. Great for lunch prep or a quick dinner. Get the recipe: Shrimp Pesto Pasta Salad
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
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
Pan-fried Garlic Butter Shrimp
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
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
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
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
This Cajun shrimp pasta combines shrimp, bell peppers, garlic, shallots, and aromatic spices, with a splash of cream for extra richness and just the right amount of heat from Cajun seasoning. Ready in just over 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a busy weeknight when you want to impress without the hassle. Get the recipe: Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Skillet Barbecue Shrimp
This BBQ shrimp is straight-up dream food. The shrimp soak in a buttery, garlicky mix with Cajun spices, lemon, rosemary, and beer, and yes, you’ll want a lot of bread to soak up every drop. Get the recipe: Skillet Barbecue Shrimp
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
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
Honey Sriracha Shrimp Sushi Bowls
These honey sriracha shrimp sushi bowls bring sushi flavors to your kitchen in a simple, tasty way. Sweet shrimp, mango, cucumber, and creamy avocado make a fresh bowl that everyone will enjoy. Get the recipe: Honey Sriracha Shrimp Sushi Bowls
Boiled Shrimp With Old Bay
There are tons of ways to cook shrimp, but boiling them with Old Bay and a few aromatics is a top favorite. It’s quick, flavorful, and impossible to mess up. Add to pasta for a quick meal or serve as an appetizer. Get the recipe: Boiled Shrimp With Old Bay
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
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
Shrimp Taco Bowl
This shrimp taco bowl is simple, yet flavorful and bursting with fresh flavors. A well-balanced meal high in protein and fiber, packed with veggies and topped with a healthy Greek yogurt and avocado cream sauce. Get the recipe: Shrimp Taco Bowl