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    30 Best Shrimp Recipes

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    Are you wondering what to make for dinner tonight using shrimp or prawns? Then you have come to the right place. We are here to inspire you to cook something delicious using shrimp, with a round up of 30 of the best and most popular shrimp recipes that we have shared over the years including creamy shrimp, summery grilled shrimp, comforting shrimp pastas, better than takeout Asian dishes with shrimp, Mexican shrimp dishes, and more!

    Browse 30 best and most popular shrimp recipes for dinner including creamy shrimp, grilled shrimp, pasta, salad, appetizers, and more! | aheadofthyme.com

    Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

    Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

    Better than takeout garlic shrimp stir fry is saucy, sticky, flavorful, and delicious. It's quick and easy to make in 15 minutes and great for meal prep.

    Better than takeout garlic shrimp stir fry is saucy, sticky, flavorful, and delicious. It's quick and easy to make in 15 minutes and great for meal prep. | aheadofthyme.com

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    Creamy Garlic Shrimp

    Creamy garlic shrimp is a delicious, quick and easy 15-minute meal (including prep!) that you need to include in your weeknight dinner meal plan.

    Creamy garlic shrimp is a delicious, quick and easy 15-minute meal (including prep!) that you need to include in your weeknight dinner meal plan. | aheadofthyme.com

    Garlic Butter Shrimp

    Garlic butter shrimp is a quick and easy dinner ready in just 10 minutes! It’s loaded with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights and special occasions.

    Garlic butter shrimp is a quick and easy dinner ready in just 10 minutes! It’s loaded with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights and special occasions. | aheadofthyme.com

    Easy Grilled Shrimp Boil

    Easy, garlicky and buttery grilled shrimp boil with prawns, corn, baby potatoes and sausage, seasoned and tossed with parsley takes just 20 minutes to cook. Throw some whole potatoes on the grill too and serve this with some BBQ chicken stuffed baked potatoes.

    Easy, garlicky and buttery grilled shrimp boil with prawns, corn, baby potatoes and sausage, seasoned and tossed with parsley takes just 20 minutes to cook. | aheadofthyme.com

    Shrimp Taco Salad

    Shrimp taco salad with cilantro lime dressing is flavourful, delicious, and easy to make. It has all the fixings and of shrimp tacos, but without the mess.

    Shrimp taco salad with cilantro lime dressing is flavourful, delicious, and easy to make. It has all the fixings and of shrimp tacos, but without the mess. | aheadofthyme.com

    Grilled Cajun Shrimp Skewers

    Juicy and tender grilled cajun shrimp skewers are garlicky, lemony, and packed with flavour with a cajun marinade. Ready in under 30 minutes including prep. Serve it with a fresh Mediterranean chickpea wedge salad on the side.

    Juicy and tender grilled cajun shrimp skewers are garlicky, lemony, and packed with flavour by the cajun marinade. Ready in under 30 minutes including prep. | aheadofthyme.com

    Shrimp Alfredo

    Shrimp Alfredo is creamy, garlicky, and delicious! This quick and easy, under 30-minute recipe is a go-to for busy nights and a year-round family favorite.

    Shrimp Alfredo is creamy, garlicky, and delicious! This quick and easy, under 30-minute recipe is a go-to for busy nights and a year-round family favorite. | aheadofthyme.com

    Seafood Fried Rice

    Quick and easy, one-pan, 10-minute seafood fried rice with tiger prawns is so much healthier, tastier and better than takeout. It's the easiest weeknight meal.

    Quick and easy, one-pan, 10-minute seafood fried rice with tiger prawns is so much healthier, tastier and better than takeout. It's the easiest weeknight meal. | aheadofthyme.com

    Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema Slaw

    Quick and easy shrimp tacos with lime crema slaw are ready in less than 30 minutes and are packed with flavourful crispy shrimp and creamy cabbage slaw.

    Quick and easy shrimp tacos with lime crema slaw are ready in less than 30 minutes and are packed with flavourful crispy shrimp and creamy cabbage slaw. | aheadofthyme.com

    Grilled Shrimp Salad

    Grilled shrimp salad is a quick and easy, healthy summer meal that is loaded with fresh, flavorful ingredients, all tossed in an easy homemade dressing.

    Grilled shrimp salad is a quick and easy, healthy summer meal that is loaded with fresh, flavorful ingredients, all tossed in an easy homemade dressing. | aheadofthyme.com

    Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes

    Creamy shrimp pasta with sun-dried tomatoes is a delicious, quick and easy meal that takes just 20 minutes to prep and make. The perfect weeknight dinner.

    Creamy shrimp pasta with sun-dried tomatoes is a delicious, quick and easy meal that takes just 20 minutes to prep and make. The perfect weeknight dinner. | aheadofthyme.com

    Shrimp Fajitas

    Shrimp fajitas are healthy, flavorful, and delicious. This one skillet recipe is loaded with shrimp and vegetables and is ready in just 20 minutes.

    Shrimp fajitas are healthy, flavorful, and delicious. This one skillet recipe is loaded with shrimp and vegetables and is ready in just 20 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Tigers Prawns in Garlic Ginger Soy Sauce

    10-minute tiger prawns in garlic ginger soy sauce is juicy, tender and immersed in incredible Asian flavours. It's the perfect weeknight meal.

    10-minute tiger prawns in garlic ginger soy sauce is juicy, tender and immersed in incredible Asian flavours. It's the perfect weeknight meal. | aheadofthyme.com

    Creamy Tuscan Shrimp

    Creamy Tuscan shrimp packed with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and garlic, is creamy, rich, and delicious. Make it in just 15 minutes, including prep!

    Creamy Tuscan shrimp packed with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and garlic, is creamy, rich, and delicious. Make it in just 15 minutes, including prep! | aheadofthyme.com

    Shrimp Egg Rolls

    Better than takeout, shrimp egg rolls are a delicious, flavourful and easy appetizer to make. They can be deep fried, baked or air fried.

    Better than takeout, shrimp egg rolls are a delicious, flavourful and easy appetizer to make. They can be deep fried, baked or air fried. | aheadofthyme.com

    Air Fryer Mexican Shrimp

    Air fryer Mexican shrimp is juicy, tender, fresh, and delicious. It's packed with classic Mexican flavors and ready in just 10 minutes. So quick and easy.

    Air fryer Mexican shrimp is juicy, tender, fresh, and delicious. It's packed with classic Mexican flavors and ready in just 10 minutes. So quick and easy. | aheadofthyme.com

    Garlic Shrimp Skewers

    Garlic shrimp skewers are delicious and full of fresh flavor. These quick and easy kabobs can be grilled, baked or air fried for an easy summer dinner.

    Garlic shrimp skewers are delicious and full of fresh flavor. These quick and easy kabobs can be grilled, baked or air fried for an easy summer dinner. | aheadofthyme.com

    Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta Bake

    Creamy shrimp fettuccine alfredo pasta bake is garlicky, buttery, cheesy, loaded with shrimp + parsley and topped with mozzarella. Easy comfort food goals.

    Creamy shrimp fettuccine alfredo pasta bake is garlicky, buttery, cheesy, loaded with shrimp + parsley and topped with mozzarella. Easy comfort food goals. | aheadofthyme.com

    Baked Coconut Shrimp

    Crispy baked coconut shrimp is a delicious appetizer that is easy to make in 30 minutes. They are more flavourful, tastier and healthier than takeout.

    Crispy baked coconut shrimp is a delicious appetizer that is easy to make in 30 minutes. They are more flavourful, tastier and healthier than takeout. | aheadofthyme.com

    Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

    Shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles is filling, yet surprisingly light! Since we are using fresh zucchini noodles, you will feel no guilt in sopping up the sauce with an extra crusty piece of bread!

    Shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles is a low-carb, keto, and gluten-free version of a classic pasta dish. It is healthy, garlicky, flavorful, and delicious. | aheadofthyme.com

    Vietnamese Salad Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

    Fresh, light and healthy Vietnamese salad rolls are packed with vermicelli noodles, shrimp, fresh vegetables and herbs and dipped in homemade peanut sauce.

    Fresh, light and healthy Vietnamese salad rolls are packed with vermicelli noodles, shrimp, fresh vegetables and herbs and dipped in homemade peanut sauce. | aheadofthyme.com

    Shrimp Cakes

    Quick and easy shrimp cakes are juicy, tender, delicious, and flavorful. They're made simple with a food processor and your choice of three cooking methods.

    Quick and easy shrimp cakes are juicy, tender, delicious, and flavorful. They're made simple with a food processor and your choice of three cooking methods. | aheadofthyme.com

    Mediterranean Baked Shrimp Orzo

    Mediterranean baked shrimp orzo is a complete wholesome one pot meal with delicious sautéed vegetables, juicy shrimp, and orzo pasta. Make it in 30 minutes.

    Mediterranean baked shrimp orzo is a complete wholesome one pot meal with delicious sautéed vegetables, juicy shrimp, and orzo pasta. Make it in 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup

    This gluten-free, one pot Thai red curry noodle soup is so flavourful and packed with shrimp, vermicelli rice noodles, fresh herbs, lime juice, and fish sauce.

    This gluten-free, one pot Thai red curry noodle soup is so flavourful and packed with shrimp, vermicelli rice noodles, fresh herbs, lime juice + fish sauce. | aheadofthyme.com

    Shrimp Avocado Tostadas

    Shrimp avocado tostadas are a delicious, crunchy, quick and easy Mexican dish you can make in just 15 minutes, loaded with the best combination of toppings.

    Shrimp avocado tostadas are a delicious, crunchy, quick and easy Mexican dish you can make in just 15 minutes, loaded with the best combination of toppings. | aheadofthyme.com

    Air Fryer Jumbo Shrimp

    10-minute air fryer jumbo shrimp is juicy and tender on the inside, and crispy on the outside. It's so flavourful and garlicky with Asian seasonings.

    10-minute air fryer jumbo shrimp is juicy and tender on the inside, and crispy on the outside. It's so flavourful and garlicky with Asian seasonings. | aheadofthyme.com

    Pan-Fried Pork and Shrimp Wontons

    Better than takeout pan-fried pork and shrimp wontons are so crispy outside and tender and juicy inside with a savoury pork, shrimp and vegetable filling.

    Better than takeout pan-fried pork and shrimp wontons are so crispy outside and tender and juicy inside with a savoury pork, shrimp and vegetable filling. | aheadofthyme.com

    Stir-Fried Rice Cakes with Shrimp

    Better than takeout, stir-fried rice cakes with shrimp, bok choy, and bean sprouts in a delicious peanut butter sauce is a quick 10-minute one pan meal.

    Better than takeout, stir-fried rice cakes with shrimp, bok choy, and bean sprouts in a delicious peanut butter sauce is a quick 10-minute one pan meal. | aheadofthyme.com

    Thai Coconut Red Curry with Prawns

    Better than takeout, Thai coconut red curry with prawns is easy, quick, and full of so much flavour! Cook this perfect weeknight dinner in just 15 minutes!

    Better than takeout, Thai coconut red curry with prawns is easy, quick, and full of so much flavour! Cook this perfect weeknight dinner in just 15 minutes! | aheadofthyme.com

    Pan-fried Garlic Prawns with Soy Sauce

    Quick and easy, pan-fried garlic prawns with soy sauce, garlic, and green onions is a simple but flavourful Chinese stir-fry made in under 15 minutes.

    Quick and easy, pan-fried garlic prawns with soy sauce, garlic, and green onions is a simple but flavourful Chinese stir-fry made in under 15 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Chicken and Shrimp Dumplings

    Easy to make chicken and shrimp dumplings can be steamed, boiled or fried and served with a side of soy sauce for dipping.

    Easy to make chicken and shrimp dumpings can be steamed, boiled or fried and served with a side of soy sauce for dipping! | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Store Cooked Shrimp

    Store any of these easy shrimp recipes in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Some of these recipes are also freezer-friendly and can also be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Depending on the recipe, you can reheat in the air fryer at 300F for 5-10 minutes, in the oven at 300F for 10 minutes, or on the stove over medium heat until fully warmed through. Refer to the specific recipe post for full storing and reheating instructions.

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    30 Best Shrimp Recipes


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    • Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings
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    Browse 30 best and most popular shrimp recipes for dinner including creamy shrimp, grilled shrimp, pasta, salad, appetizers, and more! One of my most popular recipes is this garlic shrimp stir fry.


    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 pound white shrimp, peeled and deveined
    • ½ tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
    • 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
    • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
    • 1 tablespoon green onions, finely chopped
    • crushed peanuts (optional, for serving)

    For the sauce:

    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (optional)
    • 2 tablespoons ketchup
    • ¼ cup chicken broth (or water)
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

    Instructions

    1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until smooth (soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, ketchup, chicken broth (or water), and cornstarch. Set aside.
    2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the hot oil sizzles, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and sauté until it turns pink on both sides, about 4-6 minutes.
    3. Add ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the sauce and bell pepper. Toss well and cook until the sauce simmers and  thickens to a desired consistency, about 2-3 minutes.
    4. Stir in green onions and top with crushed peanuts (optional). Serve immediately with a bowl of steamed rice.

    View full recipe post (Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry) for more tips.

    Notes

    Store any of these easy shrimp recipes in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Some of these recipes are also freezer-friendly and can also be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Depending on the recipe, you can reheat in the air fryer at 300F for 5-10 minutes, in the oven at 300F for 10 minutes, or on the stove over medium heat until fully warmed through. Refer to the specific recipe post for full storing and reheating instructions.

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Shrimp
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Asian

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 200

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    1. Izzy says

      May 25, 2021 at 11:27 am

      For all the shrimp I've been buying, now there are so many great recipes I can try making with them. Thanks for sharing!

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      • Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says

        July 03, 2021 at 12:42 pm

        Heheh exactly! Enjoy!

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    2. Diana says

      May 25, 2021 at 9:32 am

      Wow, what amazing shrimp ideas! My family loves shrimp

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      • Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says

        July 03, 2021 at 12:42 pm

        Thank you so much Diana!

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