Shrimp Recipes

These 20 shrimp recipes are simple to make and will blow you away! A list that includes fried shrimp, stuffed shrimp, creamy shrimp, etc. These recipes are perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or special events.

I love shrimp because it cooks extremely quickly and I always have a bag of frozen shrimp in my freezer. Here are 20 of my go-to shrimp recipes.

Creamy Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti

This creamy spicy shrimp spaghetti is creamy, spicy, and super easy to make! It's a restaurant-quality meal that cooks perfectly in under 30 minutes.

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Honey Chili Lime Shrimp

This honey chili lime shrimp recipe is sweet, savory, and a bit spicy. The perfect appetizer, side dish, or main course option.

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How to Peel and Devein Shrimp

Although you can purchase peeled and deveined shrimp at the grocery store, you’ll save a couple of bucks if you do it yourself. Here’s how you do it: If the head is still attached, gently twist and remove it. Press your thumb underneath the shrimp where the legs are attached, and gently remove the shell and tail. Run a pairing knife along the back of the shrimp and pull out the gray vein.

Fried Coconut Shrimp

These fried coconut shrimp are golden, crispy, and sweet, paired with a delicious orange dipping sauce. Requires simple ingredients and minimal cooking time.

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Cajun Shrimp Scampi

Cajun shrimp scampi is a quick and easy meal that's loaded with flavor! You can serve it with crusty Italian bread, pasta, or rice.

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How to Tell When Shrimp are Cooked?

Although shrimp cook very quickly sometimes you can undercook your shrimp. Perfectly cooked shrimp are opaque white with pink accents.

Coconut Shrimp Curry

Easy coconut curry shrimp recipe made in under 30 minutes! My go-to favorite weeknight meal.

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Air Fryer Honey Chipotle Shrimp

This air fryer shrimp recipe is made with just 4 ingredients! Honey, chipotle sauce, lemon, and shrimp is all you need.

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Cuban Shrimp Creole (Enchilado de Camarones)

This Cuban shrimp creole recipe (enchilado de camarones) is shrimp, peppers, and onions tossed in a delicious spiced red sauce.

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Can I use Frozen Shrimp For These Recipes?

Absolutely! Just make sure to thaw the shrimp completely before cooking. To thaw frozen shrimp simply place it in a bowl and refrigerate overnight. To thaw frozen shrimp the same day, place the shrimp in a bowl and cover it with cold water.

Crab Stuffed Shrimp with Sauce

These crab stuffed shrimp with sauce is packed with flavor and a delicious restaurant-quality meal! Your friends and family will be super impressed with this dish. This recipe is made with colossal shrimp, real crab meat, and a creamy cajun sauce. 

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New Orleans Style Shrimp

Perfectly seasoned shrimp served with white fluffy rice. Bursting with flavor, super easy to make, and cooks in under 20 minutes!

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Southern Fried Shrimp

Crunchy flavorful shrimp fried to perfection. Dip these in honey mustard or serve as a main entree.

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Baked Shrimp Scampi

Baked shrimp scampi is super easy to prepare and only takes 8 minutes to cook! These succulent buttery shrimp can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main entree.

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Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

Nothing beats a bowl of creamy fettuccine alfredo with delicious juicy shrimp. This takes less than 30 minutes to make and will please an entire crowd.

Tuscan Shrimp and Scallops

This Tuscan shrimp and scallops is succulent shrimp, scallops, and fresh spinach, tossed in a creamy parmesan sauce. 

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Jerk Shrimp

These jerk shrimp are packed with flavor, super delicious, and low carb. Perfect for an appetizer, lunch, or dinner entree. Enjoy with some warm tortillas or steamed brown rice for the ultimate meal. 

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Pesto Shrimp Spaghetti

Nothing better than coating some pasta and shrimp in homemade pesto. Made entirely from scratch!

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Garlic Shrimp

Butter and garlic shrimp. Have dinner ready in under 10 minutes! This is the perfect recipe for a weeknight meal.

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Shrimp Pumpkin Alfredo

Succulent juicy shrimp tossed in a creamy luscious pumpkin alfredo sauce with fettuccine pasta. Enjoy this with a side salad and garlic bread for the ultimate meal.

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Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

Buttery and garlicky shrimp cooked to perfection. The ultimate weeknight meal!

Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

If you like rich creamy sauces for your pasta as opposed to a vegetable or meat based dish, this recipe is for you. With tons of cream, butter and garlic, this plays with the sweetness of the shrimp.

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Spicy Honey Shrimp and Broccoli

This recipe for spicy honey shrimp and broccoli is the ultimate weeknight meal. A delicious and fresh meal on the table in under 20 minutes! 

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