Shrimp Done Right: 17 Recipes That’ll Win Over Any Seafood Skeptic

You know that one friend who swears they’re not into seafood? Yeah, these shrimp recipes are about to change their mind. Whether it’s crispy, saucy, grilled, or tossed in pasta, shrimp knows how to steal the show. Give these dishes a try, and even the biggest seafood skeptics will be asking for seconds!

Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay

Two shrimp boil packs with toasted bread. — Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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 Enchiladas With Sour Cream Cheese Sauce

A shrimp enchilada being removed from a baking dish. — Shrimp Enchiladas With Sour Cream Cheese Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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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

Shrimp salad in a bowl with a spoon. — Cold Lemon Orzo Salad With Shrimp. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This cold lemon orzo salad recipe effortlessly marries shrimp, citrus, garlic, and fragrant basil for a quick and easy dinner.
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Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn

A skillet of creamy shrimp carbonara. — Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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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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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Crispy Pan Fried Buffalo Shrimp

A platter of crispy Buffalo shrimp. — Crispy Pan Fried Buffalo Shrimp. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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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Old Bay Shrimp Salad

Shrimp salad on a croissant with dill on the side. — Old Bay Shrimp Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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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Shrimp Scampi With Zucchini Noodles

Shrimp and zucchini in a skillet — Shrimp Scampi With Zucchini Noodles. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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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Southern Shrimp And Grits

A platter of shrimp and grits with two glasses of wine. — Southern Shrimp And Grits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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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Marinated Shrimp Recipe

A bowl filled with cooked shrimp garnished with herbs and thin onion rings, seasoned with pepper and inspired by classic shrimp recipes, sits on a tiled surface beside a gray napkin and a spoon. — Marinated Shrimp Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This marinated cold shrimp is a no fuss recipe that sits overnight in an Old Bay and lemon sauce for perfect shrimp cocktails.
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Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone

Parmesan being added to shrimp and pasta. — Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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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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

Oven roasted shrimp over asparagus on a platter — Shrimp And Asparagus With Lemon Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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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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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New Orleans Shrimp Etouffee Recipe

New Orleans-Style Shrimp Etouffee made with shrimp, the holy-trinity of veggies, creole and Cajun seasonings in a rich tomato base. Serve with rice!
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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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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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