21+ BEST Shrimp Recipes

Whether you’re looking for a party appetizer, a weeknight dinner or even a protein packed salad, these 21+ Best Shrimp Recipes are for you!

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Looking for easy shrimp recipes? They’re all right here with these 21+ Best Shrimp Recipes for dinner!

Shrimp are one of my favorite proteins to make because they cook so quickly and they’re so easy to flavor lots of different ways.

Not only are they delicious, but shrimp are widely considered healthy.

So whether you’re adding shrimp to your meal plan because they’re delicious or for the added protein you’re sure to love these 21+ Best Shrimp Recipes!

Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos

Air fried Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos paired with cabbage slaw and nestled in a warm tortilla. Get ready to make a big batch because it will be hard to eat just one!

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Hibachi Teppan Shrimp

Hibachi Shrimp brings the taste of your favorite Japanese steakhouse right to your home. Served over steamed or fried rice with delicious homemade yum yum sauce, this recipe will give you restaurant-quality hibachi shrimp in the comfort of your own home.

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hibachi shrimp and onions on a white plate

Bang Bang Shrimp and Pasta Recipe

Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta features perfectly cooked shrimp and tender noodles that are tossed in a creamy sauce made with Thai sweet chili sauce, lime juice, heavy cream, and sriracha.

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Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

This sweet and spicy Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp recipe is a delicious appetizer or main dish that comes together in just 30 minutes.

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Easy Shrimp Spaghetti Recipe

This one pan shrimp spaghetti dinner comes together in just 30 minutes and is the perfect easy flavor-packed meal!

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Seafood Pho Noodle Soup

Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup might be made quicker than usual, but it doesn't lack any of the bold flavors! Perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

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two bowls of shrimp pho noodle soup with chopsticks, sriracha, and limes

Cilantro Lime Spicy Shrimp Tacos

The BEST spicy shrimp tacos with mango salsa! These easy cilantro lime shrimp tacos cook up quickly + are loaded with flavor. Ready in 20 minutes.

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Air Fryer Shrimp And Peppers

Air Fryer Shrimp And Peppers cooked quickly in the air fryer, then covered in a silky coconut curry sauce. Easily your new weeknight go-to!

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air fryer shrimp and peppers on a white plate with rice

Tequila Lime Shrimp

Loaded with flavor thanks to seasoned shrimp and a tequila lime sauce, Tequila Lime Shrimp has a bright lime flavor with a hint of spice. This recipe only takes 10 minutes to make and it's perfect to eat on its own, use for shrimp tacos, or even rice bowls.

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Tequila lime shrimp garnished with cilantro in a cast iron skillet.

BBQ Shrimp Spaghetti Squash Boats

Easy and delicious BBQ Shrimp Spaghetti Squash Boats. They're not only packed with great taste, they're also Whole30 and family friendly!

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Shrimp Taco Bowl

Shrimp taco bowls are easy to make and loaded with juicy shrimp, rice, mango, slaw, and corn for a fresh, flavorful dinner!

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Lemon Orzo Salad With Garlic Butter Shrimp

Lemon Orzo Salad With Garlic Butter Shrimp is a simple yet elegant main dish made with bright lemony flavors and fresh dill. Serve it at your next dinner party or pack it up for your weekly meal prep!

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black fork serving garlic butter shrimp with orzo

Honey Garlic Shrimp

This Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe is going to be your new weeknight favorite. It's so good you are going to be putting them on everything!

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Creamy Basil Pesto Shrimp Pasta

Creamy Basil Pesto Shrimp Pasta is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Basil pesto is turned into a creamy sauce to cook the shrimp, then mixed with pasta!

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Easy Blackened Shrimp Recipe

Ready in 10 minutes, this super easy Blackened Shrimp is packed with flavor! Serve them with risotto, a simple salad, or on their own.

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Zucchini Pasta With Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Zucchini pasta with lemon garlic shrimp is a deliciously lighter version of shrimp scampi and linguini. Traditional pasta is replaced with zucchini noodles for a lighter, healthier, more veggie-packed and nutritious meal.

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Grilled Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Garlic grilled shrimp skewers are what summer is all about. Jumbo shrimp are marinated in a delicious garlic herb mixture, then grilled to perfection in under 10 minutes.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp

A recipe for Garlic Butter Shrimp that makes the most plump and juicy sautéed shrimp! Perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or zoodles!

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Blackened Shrimp Taco Bowl Meal Prep

These Blackened Shrimp Taco Bowls are going to be your new meal prep go-to. The flavor from the blackening seasoning gives these bowls a nice kick, while the cilantro-lime jasmine rice brings a refreshing flavor to balance the dish.

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Thai Prawns with Cauliflower Rice

This Thai Prawns With Cauliflower Rice is a super delicious lighter meal, packed with flavour, ready on the table in under 20 minutes AND under 300 cals.

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Shrimp Enchiladas

Mix up your dinner routine with healthy grilled Caesar shrimp burgers! 5-Ingredient shrimp patties are so simple to make, taste great on the grill, and make a delicious burger topped with homemade Greek yogurt Caesar dressing and shaved parmesan.

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Shrimp Kabobs

Fire up the grill and enjoy these Shrimp Kebabs with rosemary, garlic and cherry tomatoes. The clean up is quick and easy and they are great for weeknights with your family.

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Easy Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich

This Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich recipe is full of authentic New Orleans flavor! Mouth-watering fried shrimp served on crusty French bread and smothered with homemade remoulade sauce. You’ll be amazed at how quick and easy it is to make this classic southern style dish at home!

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Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Linguine is arguably one of the world’s easiest and tastiest recipes! Only a handful of ingredients and you have a delicious meal on the table in about 20 minutes.

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Pineapple Shrimp Stir Fry

Combine the sweet flavors of pineapple with a tangy bbq sauce to make Pineapple Shrimp Stir Fry in one pan for a delicious dinner.

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Bang Bang Shrimp

Crunch buttermilk fried shrimp perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce. These shrimp make the best po boys!

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bang bang shrimp with sauce on a white plate

Spicy Grilled Lime Shrimp

Spicy grilled lime shrimp is the perfect recipe for indoor or outdoor grilling! Our Mexican-inspired marinade is the secret to this flavorful recipe.

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Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos

These tacos will whisk you away to a tropical paradise – with crunchy shrimp, a fruity salsa, and a sauce with a touch of heat, these tacos have it all!

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Greek Shrimp Saganaki With Feta

This Baked Greek Shrimp Saganaki with Feta and Ouzo is one of my all-time favorites ‘tapas’ dishes to nosh on with a glass of wine. Guests will love dunking bread into the flavorful juices of this appetizer!

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shrimp saganaki in a black bowl with bread

Shrimp Fried Rice

Your ultimate recipe for homemade shrimp fried rice. You can use plain cooked leftover rice.to make this quick dinner meal.

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shrimp fried rice in a bowl with chopsticks

Mediterranean Shrimp and Pasta

This Mediterranean pasta dish is loaded with shrimp, roasted tomatoes, olives, Feta cheese and is bursting with flavor. This meal looks gourmet but is so easy to make and can be ready in minutes!

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Spicy Shrimp Scampi

This recipe for marinated spicy shrimp scampi with pasta comes together easy enough using fresh or frozen shrimp. Marinated in tomato sauce with garlic, oregano, parsley, and chili sauce, this spicy shrimp pasta is one filling and extremely delicious meal your whole family is sure to love!

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Fresh Or Frozen Shrimp?

I always think fresh shrimp taste the best, but frozen shrimp can be just as great! Just make sure you don’t thaw and then re-freeze shrimp or they might taste bad.

Can I Meal Prep Shrimp?

Absolutely! I like to prep my shrimp on Sunday’s to toss in salads or pastas for lunch on the go. I love my shrimp warm, but you can definitely eat them cold as well!

How To Peel Shrimp

Peeling shrimp is easy! simply remove the legs, use your thumbs to crack the shell open, pull off the shell, and you’re done.

You can also peel shrimp using a kitchen shears. Use the shears to snip through the shell along the top (the hard part), then crack it open, and remove the shell.