24 Shrimp Dishes Packed With Flavor, Elegance, and Ease
Shrimp has a way of making any meal feel just a little more special, whether it’s tossed into pasta, sizzling on the skillet, or baked with bold seasonings. The best part? It cooks quickly, so you can have a dish that feels restaurant-worthy without spending hours in the kitchen. These 24 shrimp recipes are packed with flavor, elegance, and ease—perfect for weeknight dinners, dinner parties, or anytime you want to impress with minimal effort.
Pad Thai from Thailand
Juicy king prawns and tiny little shrimp all fried together with rice noodles in a sweet and spicy sauce. Finished off with crunchy peanuts, fresh coriander and a squeeze of tangy lime, this Pad Thai combines BIG flavours to make a lip-smackingly tasty dinner that you can pull together in 30 minutes.
Instant Pot Ramen Noodles
These Ramen Noodles in the Instant Pot are served with peppers, bok choy, and shrimp, and the hoisin sauce and soy sauce give the perfect amount of unique flavor blends. With just a one minute cook time, it’s going to be on your table faster than you know it.
Spicy Shrimp Burritos
These delicious, spicy shrimp burritos come together in 20 minutes! We make a succulent shrimp filling with melty cheese, and spread it over warm flour tortillas with creamy black beans. We fold up these crowd-pleasing wraps and lightly toast them on a griddle.
Creamy Shrimp Scampi Bread Bowl
Shrimp Scampiis a classic Italian dish served in many American Italian eateries. I often get asked what does scampi mean? It is an odd word.
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta in the Instant Pot
If you want a 20 minute meal complete with pasta, shrimp, and a delicious (slightly spicy) sauce, this is the recipe for you! Bang Bang Shrimp is a popular appetizer at a classic chain restaurant. This meal takes the best flavors of that dish, but brings it up a notch by adding pasta and cooking it quickly in the Instant Pot.
Boston Roll Sushi Recipe
The Boston roll is a brightly colored fancy sushi roll. Our homemade version uses tobiko fish roe as a topping and as a filling cooked shrimp, avocado, and cucumber.
Easy Shrimp Breakfast Bowl Recipe
Serve up my version of shrimp and “grits” to start the morning with this easy and savory shrimp breakfast bowl.
Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas in 30 Minutes
Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitasis a 30 minute meal recipe that is perfect for busy nights when you don’t have a lot of time for cooking or clean up, since the whole dinner cooks on one sheet pan! Your whole family is going to love this weeknight seafood dinner option that is packed with flavor. And you are going to love how easy they are to make!
Tropical Stuffed Avocados
These Tropical Stuffed Avocados feature the fresh flavors of the beautiful Caribbean. Avocado, mango, shrimp, and red onions combine to make a tropical, healthy, flavorful, and quick dinner. What more could you want?!
Honey Walnut Shrimp
Skip the heavy, greasy takeout and make a better-for-you version of the Honey Walnut Shrimp. This crispy but tender shrimp in a creamy honey sauce is one of our restaurant favorites, made even better at home!
Bang Bang Shrimp (Bonefish Grill Copycat)
Coated in a crunchy panko breading and smothered with a classic sweet & spicy sauce, this Copycat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp is an easy main dish or appetizer that can be pan-fried, air-fried, or baked! Serve it over rice or as bang bang shrimp tacos with crunchy cabbage for a tasty meal that everyone will rave about!
Shrimp Rangoon
Succulent shrimp mixed with cream cheese and wrapped in a crispy wonton wrapper, Shrimp Rangoon is sure to be your new favorite appetizer.
Classic Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp Cocktail is a classic appetizer, especially around the holidays, and it’s so incredibly easy to make! My shrimp cocktail recipe has a homemade sauce and is ready in just around 10 minutes. You can make it several days ahead to make dinner prep even easier!
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Foil Packs
If you’re looking for a tasty meal that’s easy to make, grill up these Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Foil Packs for a satisfying dinner without the mess!
SHRIMP Risotto
This creamy shrimp risotto (also known as shrimp risotto) is a fabulous gourmet dish that is easy to make and impossible to say no to! Plump, juicy prawns and rich Parmesan risotto go together so perfectly, it’s a match made in heaven!
Hibachi Shrimp
If you love hibachi, now you can make it at home! This Hibachi Shrimp recipes is the BEST, and there is even a homemade yum yum sauce!
Shrimp and Grits Recipe
When it comes to comfort food that warms the heart and delights the palate, few dishes can rival the classic Southern charm of Cheesy Shrimp and Grits. This iconic dish has its roots deeply embedded in the American South, capturing the essence of its culinary traditions and blending them into a harmonious and flavorful concoction.
15-Minute Creamy Coconut Shrimp Recipe
Creamy Coconut Shrimp recipe is a Thai-inspired curry on the table in only 15 minutes! This naturally gluten-free and dairy-free coconut cream shrimp and rice dish tastes better than take-out, and will be a hit with the whole family!
Easy Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Tender shrimp, a light and lemony sauce, and perfectly cooked noodles combine in this recipe for Easy Shrimp Scampi Linguine. This absolutely delicious pasta dinner is ready in twenty minutes! It will be your new go-to weeknight meal in no time.
Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil
Packed with Cajun flavor, this sheet pan seafood boil is made in the oven with shrimp and Creole spiced andouille sausages. It’s just perfect for summer gatherings and Mardi Gras celebrations!
Shrimp Tostadas
Calling all shrimp lovers! You will love this homemade shrimp tostada. Sauteed shrimp with cooling sour cream and guacamole and a crunchy tortilla is a match made in flavor heaven.
Shrimp Scampi in the Instant Pot
The ever elegant restaurant entree that you love to order just became so much easier to make at home! This recipe for Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi cooks in– get this– 3 minutes! This is a one pot meal that you’ll love to serve up, either for a quick meal for yourself or to impress at a dinner party!
Easy Pesto Shrimp
This pesto shrimp is a dinnertime win! Savory basil pesto is a natural pairing with juicy shrimp; serve with pasta or rice for an easy dinner idea.
Shrimp saganaki
Shrimp saganaki is a delicious Greek dish combining shrimp cooked in a tomato sauce with feta cheese on top. It’s really easy to make, with lots of great flavor. It’s comforting yet not to heavy and perfect for sharing.
