Tired of the Same Old Dinners? These 25 Shrimp Recipes Will Break the Routine

Shrimp recipes are a game-changer when it comes to quick, great meals that never feel boring. These recipes hit the perfect balance of easy and impressive, whether you’re cooking for yourself or sharing with friends. They’re the kind of dishes that will have you reaching for shrimp again and again, not just because they’re quick to make but because they taste amazing every single time.

Crispy Pan Fried Buffalo Shrimp

A bowl of Buffalo shrimp with a serving spoon. — 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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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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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 summertime meal, ready in 30 minutes!
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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 summer dinner.
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10-Minute Cream Cheese, Cocktail Sauce & Shrimp Dip

A scoop removed showing the layers of a shrimp dip. — 10-Minute Cream Cheese, Cocktail Sauce & Shrimp Dip. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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 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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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

Cheese dropping onto a plate of shrimp scampi — 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Easy Shrimp and Crab Po Boy Recipe

This easy Shrimp and Crab Po’ Boy recipe is packed with fresh, delicious flavors and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. With juicy shrimp, tender crab meat, and a zesty remoulade sauce, it’s a Southern classic you can enjoy in just 30 minutes.
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Thai Glass Noodle Salad With Shrimp

This cold Thai Glass Noodle Salad is packed with crunchy vegetables, tossed with a spicy peanut dressing and topped with succulent shrimp.
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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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Southern Pickled Shrimp

Make this easy and flavorful Southern pickled shrimp recipe. Marinated shrimp appetizer you can serve all year round!
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Cold Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese

Cold shrimp dip made with cream cheese, Old Bay, mayo, and seasonings all blended together to make an easy-to-scoop cold party appetizer.
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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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Teriyaki Shrimp Soba Noodle Bowl

This Soba Noodle Bowl recipe is delicious and versatile. Teriyaki shrimp and tons of veggies, use what you have and feel free to customize!
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Best Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Enjoy the perfect blend of flavors with this easy-to-make 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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Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi

Transform a simple dinner into a favorite! Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi is done in 25 minutes from start to finish and cooks perfectly every single time.
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Buffalo Shrimp Salad

This delicious little buffalo shrimp salad packs a punch! It is satisfying, flavorful, packed with texture and SUPER easy to make.
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