Fast & Fresh: Shrimp Recipes That Make Dinner Easy
When it comes to easy, flavorful meals, shrimp is a true weeknight hero.
🦐 Flavorful & Fast: The Best Shrimp Recipes to Try
Tender, juicy, and quick-cooking, shrimp transforms even the simplest ingredients into something special.
Whether you’re craving light and fresh, spicy, or creamy and comforting, shrimp is endlessly versatile—and perfect for busy nights when you want big flavor without the fuss.
In this roundup, you’ll find a delicious variety of easy, flavorful shrimp recipes that work for every craving and every season.
Here are 35 plus shrimp recipes: healthy dinner ideas (on a diet or not), lazy dinner meal ideas, quick dinner recipes for busy nights, healthy lunch with easy prep.
From spicy to buttery, grilled to sautéed, these dishes prove that great food doesn’t have to be complicated—sometimes it just takes a skillet and a handful of good ingredients.
Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs
Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs are a tasty twist on a classic favorite. With tender blackened shrimp nestled atop creamy egg yolks blended with mayo, mustard, and a hint of hot sauce, these will disappear fast. Go to recipe.
Shrimp Toast
Shrimp Toast has always been one of my favorite appetizers. Visually, it makes you want to try it, especially when it’s plated creatively. Texturally, it’s crunchy and soft without being too sharp (if you know what I mean) or mushy.
The flavor of the shrimp really shines through, and paired with a sweet and spicy sauce, you have a full package. Go to recipe.
Tomato Soup with Shrimp (Instant Pot)
This tomato soup with shrimp recipe features hearty veggies and tender shrimp. In a tomato based broth. It’s an ultra warming twist on Maryland crab soup that’s easy and accessible. Go to recipe.
Lemongrass Noodle Soup with ginger and shiitake mushrooms
Juicy shrimp pair perfectly with this vibrant and zesty Lemongrass Noodle Soup. The soup is easy to prepare, gluten-free and dairy-free and can be customized to use the noodles and vegetables of your choice. Go to recipe.
Thai Coconut Soup With Shrimp
Thai coconut soup is a delicious, not too spicy, curry-based broth, with fresh shrimp, and vegetables. Go to recipe.
Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowls
No matter if you’re searching for a healthy family dinner, a quick lunch at home or an easy idea to meal prep for the week ahead, this Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowl is perfect for seafood lovers who also enjoy a hint of spice.
It’s fresh, healthy and full of deliciously prepared shrimp and veggies, including mushrooms, peppers and cucumbers. Go to recipe.
Peanut Coconut Curry Shrimp
Peanut Coconut Curry Shrimp tastes like a dream! Made with peanut milk and coconut milk topped with fresh basil and cilantro. It tastes like comfort in a bowl.
This dish can be served over noodles or rice! Go to recipe.
Mediterranean Pan-Seared Shrimp
Mediterranean pan-seared shrimp tossed with herbs and spices served over a creamy, luscious yellow split pea puree and paired with lemony parsley pesto.
This is a vibrant, bursting Mediterranean flavor dish that is seriously filling, quite simple to fix up, and delightful to eat. Go to recipe.
Low Carb Noodles with Shrimp & Garlicky Cashew Pesto
Looking for a low-carb, gluten-free Pasta Noodles dish that is incredibly satisfying and ready in under 30 minutes?
Then this easy Shirataki Noodles recipe is for you. Go to recipe.
Easy Jamaican Curry Shrimp
This mouth-watering Easy Jamaican Curry Shrimp is bright, fresh and delicious! It includes large fresh shrimp, curry powder, capsicum peppers, onions, coconut milk and thyme.
Serve it with white rice, plantain or coleslaw and make it in 30 minutes. Go to recipe.
Dairy-Free Chimichurri Shrimp
Fast to whip up and bold in flavor this homemade chimichurri shrimp has a tangy garlicky flavor with a pinch of heat that makes for an easy dinner or quick appetizer. Go to recipe.
Air Fryer Frozen Coconut Shrimp
These crispy air fryer frozen coconut shrimp take only 10 minutes to make! Straight from the freezer into the air fryer. They come out with a crunchy, golden brown coating and a tender and juicy inside.
Topped with a spritz of lime, chopped cilantro and served with your choice of dipping sauce. Go to recipe.
Chili Lime Shrimp
Buttery shellfish, bright citrus, and bold seasonings combine together making Chili Lime Shrimp deliciously quick and easy.
Whether you’re a fan of Tex Mex or Baja California cuisine, this is going to be your new favorite shrimp recipe. Go to recipe.
The Best Jambalaya Recipe
This easy one-pot jambalaya is loaded with juicy shrimp, spicy andouille, and tender rice, delivering bold, rich Cajun flavor in every bite.
It’s customizable, weeknight-friendly, and destined to become your go-to jambalaya. Go to recipe.
Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi (30-Minute Recipe Copycat)
The Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi features succulent shrimp sautéed to perfection and coated in a bold, savory sauce that comes together in just half an hour. Go to recipe.
Easy Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta Parmesan Recipe
One Pot Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta is rich, velvety and loaded with tender shrimp wrapped in a smooth garlic sauce.
It comes together easily in one pot for a cozy, flavor-packed meal. Go to recipe.
Grilled Blackened Shrimp with Cilantro Lime Sauce
These Grilled Blackened Shrimps are wonderful appetizers or even the main dish if you try hard enough. There is a cilantro lime sauce that brings it over the goal line. Go to recipe.
Grilled Shrimp With Rosemary
Grilled rosemary shrimp is an easy dinner recipe to make, and it is packed with flavor! It’s low-carb, Keto friendly, and Whole30 compliant. Go to recipe.
Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp
Grilled Tequila Lime Shrimp will add pop to your summer grilling with the bold taste of Tabasco and tartness of lime.
The shrimp is marinated in a mixture of tequila, lime juice, garlic and a few spices to give it a zesty and tangy taste. Go to recipe.
Best Creamy Shrimp and Grits Recipe
Nothing is more classic than Southern shrimp and grits. Whether you make this for breakfast or dinner, it is delicious. Go to recipe.
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
This recipe is an easy way to get that delicious New Orleans flavor in your own home! Barbecue shrimp is a quick dinner or appetizer that everyone will love! Go to recipe.
Spicy Shrimp Bowl Recipe with Rice and Peach Avocado Salad (Under 30 minutes!)
This easy Spicy Shrimp Bowl Recipe With Rice And Peach Avocado Salad is delicious and nutritious. Go to recipe.
Marry Me Shrimp Pasta
This Marry Me shrimp pasta is everything you love about Marry Me chicken pasta but made with shrimp this time.
A rich, creamy, seasoned, sun-dried tomato sauce, gluten-free pasta, and perfectly cooked shrimp come together to create a seafood version of the viral hit everyone knows and loves. Go to recipe.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo Recipe (Spicy Tomato Shrimp)
This easy Shrimp Fra Diavolo Recipe has intense flavor from a unique, spicy tomato-based, Calabrian chili and garlic marinade-delicious! Go to recipe.
BBQ New Orleans Shrimp
These BBQ New Orleans Shrimp have a spicy Cajun seasoning and tangy barbecue sauce, these shrimp are full of flavor and perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Go to recipe.
Honey Sriracha Shrimp
This Honey Sriracha Shrimp is a must-try if you love Asian takeout-it’s sweet, spicy, garlicky, and flavorful.
With just a few ingredients and 15 minutes, you can create restaurant-style takeout in the comfort of your home. Go to recipe.
Dynamite Shrimp
This Dynamite Shrimp is deliciously creamy and crispy, infused with a zesty Asian-style sauce. It’s a homemade version of P.F. Chang’s famous dynamite shrimp, great for quick dinners or satisfying last-minute cravings. Go to recipe.
Traditional Pancit Bihon
Pancit Bihon is a traditional Filipino comfort food that everyone should try. It’s light in texture and packs a big punch of healthy flavor. In fact, that’s exactly how it tastes—like healthy comfort food in a bowl. Go to recipe.
Prawn Salad with Avocado
Succulent prawns marinated in a punchy gin and lime marinade and balanced by creamy avocados, ruby grapefruit, peppery radishes and fresh lamb’s lettuce. This grilled prawn salad recipe is calling for you all summer long. Go to recipe.
Seafood Pasta with Shrimp and Scallops (and Garlic!)
This seafood pasta earns rave reviews every time because it’s so easy to make, and truly lip-smackingly delicious! Go to recipe.
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
The quickest, easiest and most delicious shrimp recipe you’ll try! Few ingredients make it simple to make, too! Go to recipe.
Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos with Pico de Gallo
These Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos are a fast and flavorful meal! It’s made with spiced, roasted shrimp, homemade Pico de Gallo, lime crema, and served on corn tortillas. Go to recipe.
Sheet Pan Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Dinner
Spice up your weeknights with this sheet pan Cajun shrimp and sausage dinner! A quick and easy recipe that’s bursting with flavor and sure to satisfy. Go to recipe.
Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp
Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp is so easy to make. It’s a simple and succulent meal, plus using frozen shrimp means you’ll have dinner done in a snap! Go to recipe.
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Air Fryer
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp is an easy and simple appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion!
Great for entertaining on holidays like Christmas, New Year’s Eve appetizers, fancy dinners, and even for serving as a tasty main dish. Go to recipe.
Bang Bang Shrimp
Making flavorful Bang Bang Shrimp at home is easy and affordable, so you can indulge your cravings for this popular restaurant specialty whenever the mood strikes! Go to recipe.
Walnut Shrimp
Delicious walnut shrimp is a popular Chinese dish. This crispy and tasty walnut shrimp is better than out. Go to recipe.
10-Minute Garlic Shrimp
Tender shrimp sautéed in garlicky olive oil with a splash of Shaoxing wine—this lightning-fast recipe delivers bold flavor in just minutes. Perfect over rice, noodles, or crusty bread for a cozy, effortless meal. Go to recipe.
Shrimp Stir-Fry
Tender shrimp and crisp veggies tossed with stir fry sauce and served over rice. This comforting restaurant-style dish takes only 15 minutes. Go to recipe.
Tomato Shrimp Spaghetti Pasta
Tomato Shrimp Spaghetti Pasta is easy and delicious meal for lunch or dinner. Suitable for busy people but want to make healthier food at home. Go to recipe.
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
This shrimp scampi is A seafood dish made with garlic, butter, shrimp, and topped with parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon.
This recipe makes the type of meal that looks fancy and tastes elegant, but it’s impossibly easy to make. Go to recipe.
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Transform your dinner routine into a gourmet experience with Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta. Imagine plump shrimp bathed in a sauce that whispers of garlic and sings of lemon, all paired with your favorite pasta.
This recipe strikes a balance between simplicity and sophistication, offering a flavorful journey that’s a easy to prepare and so good to savor. Go to recipe.
Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Pasta
Cajun Shrimp and Pasta recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes. Tender shrimp are sauteed in a flavorful creamy Cajun sauce. A fantastic easy for any night of the week. Go to recipe.
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Dipping Sauce
My air fryer coconut shrimp recipe has a touch of natural sweetness from coconut, and a slightly crunchy crisp coating. You’re also getting my recipe for the best dip for coconut shrimp you’ve ever had, a sweet pineapple dipping sauce.
If you love the coconut shrimp at Red Lobster and other seafood restaurants, you are going to love this recipe. Go to recipe.
Spot Prawn Recipe: Butter Garlic Shrimp
This decadent Alaska spot prawn recipe features shrimp cooked in an easy butter garlic sauce. It’s ready in under 10 minutes! Go to recipe.
🍤 Simple, Flavorful & Ready in Minutes
Shrimp recipes are some of the quickest and most satisfying meals you can make —perfect for weeknights, gatherings, or whenever you need something delicious on the table fast.
No matter your flavor preference, you’re sure to find a new favorite in this collection.
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