Short on Time? Try These 22 Easy Shrimp Recipes That Cook Fast

Some nights, you just need something quick, delicious, and low effort—and shrimp is always a win. Whether you’re feeding the fam or just trying to get dinner on the table before your next binge-watch session, these easy shrimp recipes that cook fast are total lifesavers. They’re packed with flavor, take barely any time, and still feel like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Perfect for those “I can’t deal with dinner” kind of days!

Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone

 

This easy shrimp and spinach pasta with mascarpone is rich and creamy and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
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Creamy Chinese Coconut Shrimp Recipe

This easy Creamy Chinese Coconut Shrimp Recipe has big flavor from garlic, ginger, coconut, and more. It’s a 30-minutes weeknight dinner!
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Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas

Fire up the grill for easy shrimp quesadillas stuffed with grilled corn and marinated shrimp. Grilled corn and green onions make all the difference for this light and simple dinner.
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Shrimp And Asparagus With Lemon Vinaigrette

Shrimp and Asparagus with a lemon shallot vinaigrette is a light and healthy one pan dinner you can make in less than 30 minutes.
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Classic Shrimp Scampi {20 Minute Recipe)

This easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe is a delicious shrimp and linguine dish tossed in a garlic butter scampi sauce made with white wine and lemon.
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Shrimp Fried Rice With Double The Shrimp

Easy shrimp fried rice packed with flavor! This recipe has a double dose of shrimp for flavor in every bite. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that beats takeout.
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Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn

Follow these easy make-ahead steps for shrimp carbonara with grilled corn (it doesn’t have to be grilled) and bacon.
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Old Bay Shrimp Salad

This easy tossed shrimp salad recipe is made with cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh dill, and Old Bay seasoning. Serve cold.
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Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay

Shrimp boil foil packets are an easy way to get the great flavor of a shrimp boil without standing over the stove. A terrific meal, ready in 30 minutes!
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Shrimp Scampi With Zucchini Noodles

Looking for a healthy, quick and easy dinner tonight? Try keto shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles. Garlic and butter coat the zoodles, you won’t even miss the pasta.
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Baked Shrimp Scampi

Baked shrimp scampi with garlic, butter, and fresh herbs is crispy, full of flavor, and is a great make ahead dinner recipe!
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Sriracha Shrimp With Coconut Rice

Sriracha Shrimp paired with coconut rice is a DELICIOUS combination. Cooking the rice in coconut milk gives it a slightly sweet taste that’s perfect with the spicy shrimp.
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Best Shrimp Tacos Recipe

This dish is sure to be a hit at your next get together! With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have flavorful, succulent shrimp tacos in no time
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Crispy Pan Fried Buffalo Shrimp

Pan fried Buffalo shrimp with a crispy exterior that are coated in a homemade buttery Buffalo sauce, a quick and easy appetizer or dinner.
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Easy Shrimp And Chicken Fried Rice

This is an easy and delicious Shrimp and Chicken Fried Rice dinner recipe with that you can make at home for your family for busy weeknights.
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Marinated Shrimp Recipe

This marinated cold shrimp is a no fuss recipe that sits overnight in an Old Bay and lemon sauce for perfect shrimp cocktails and you can also add them to salads, pasta, etc.
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Creamy Shrimp Risotto With Mushrooms And Spinach

Creamy shrimp risotto made with Arborio rice, savory mushrooms, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. A foolproof recipe ready in 40 minutes!
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10-Minute Cream Cheese, Cocktail Sauce & Shrimp Dip

This 10-minute appetizer recipe layers cold cream cheese, jarred cocktail sauce,and pre-cooked shrimp. Top with grated cheddar cheese, and enjoy!
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Shrimp Enchiladas With Sour Cream Cheese Sauce

Creamy shrimp enchiladas have an amazing sour cream cheesy sauce with a tender juicy shrimp filling that’s easy enough for a weeknight.
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Cold Lemon Orzo Salad With Shrimp

This cold lemon orzo salad recipe effortlessly marries shrimp, citrus, garlic, and fragrant basil for a quick and easy dinner.
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Fresh Shrimp Pico De Gallo Recipe

Shrimp Pico De Gallo is full of zesty lime flavor, sweet onion, cilantro spiced shrimp that packs a punch to all your Mexican dishes.
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Southern Shrimp And Grits

Southern Shrimp and Grits are a classic with andouille sausage and shrimp added to a wine and cream sauce served over cheesy grits.
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