Shrimp, Plain and Fancy - 50 recipes
Don't skimp on the shrimp! We have a huge selection of shrimp recipes -- grilled shrimp, shrimp scampi, shrimp cocktail, cajun shrimp and even mac cheese with shrimp. Find your perfect shrimp recipe.
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Sautéed Shrimp in Fish Sauce Caramel
By DreiFromBK
![Sautéed Shrimp in Fish Sauce Caramel](/media/41/18/426937ca1324151987a83c3fd05bb4132133.jpg/rh/sauteed-shrimp-in-fish-sauce-caramel.jpg)
Details
- 1/4 cup turbinado sugar
- 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 pound medium shrimp, shells intact
- One 6-ounce bunch of watercress, thick stems discarded
Angela Dimayuga of NYC's Mission Chinese Food uses her deeply flavorful fish sauce caramel for a variety of seafood...
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Shrimp with Penne Pasta
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By LynnK
Shrimp and penne pasta is simple and fast to make
- 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup white wine, or other wine or broth or bouillon
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Add additional vegetables, optional
Marinated Shrimp
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By Valarie
This marinated shrimp is full of flavor! Great for a light snack or even a light dinner
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 1 Tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 bay leaf, crumbled
- dash of cayenne pepper
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced and any seeds removed
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 can (5.75 ounces) colossal pitted black olives, well drained
- 1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimiento
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
- 2 pounds cooked large shrimp
Shrimp and Udon Noodle Dish-Today Show
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By wing118677
Shrimp and udon noodles with sautéed vegetables is easy to make and loaded with flavor! The combination of garlic,...
- 8 ounces udon noodles
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 a lemon, juiced
- 8 ounce sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1 zucchini, cut in half length-wise and then sliced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional toppings: Sriracha, toasted sesame seeds
Best Shrimp Dish Ever
![Best Shrimp Dish Ever](/media/f6/44/fc0a99c74c64c33bf089719a901dfdd8dfd0.jpg/tsp/best-shrimp-dish-ever.jpg)
By clawson
The Best Shrimp Dish Ever
- 1 stick butter
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 pound fresh shrimp
- 1 package dried Italian seasoning
Creamy Shrimp & Mushroom Pasta
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By á-174621
Creamy shrimp and mushroom pasta in a delicious homemade alfredo sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 big or 20 small shrimp without shells and de-veined, fresh or frozen
- 3 garlic cloves
- Dried basil
- Salt
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Paprika
- 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Cooked pasta water
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp Cream Sauce
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By gstark
Packaged lobster ravioli gives you an easy head start in preparing this rich, creamy seafood and pasta dish
- 1 (15-ounce) package lobster ravioli
- 1 large garlic clove, grated or minced
- 2 tablespoons Smart Balance 50/50 butter blend
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup drinking quality dry white wine
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
Longhorn Steakhouse Wild West Shrimp
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By Suesee50
Longhorn Steakhouse Wild West Shrimp is one of the more popular sides served at their restaurant
- LONGHORN PRARIE DUST:
- 1 (12-ounce) package popcorn shrimp
- Cherry pepper
- 1 lemon, juice
- 1/2 cup butter
- Ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup paprika
- 1/4 cup kosher salt, finely ground
- 1/4 brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons mustard powder
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 1/4 cup ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup granulated garlic
- 2 tablespoons cayenne
Garlic Shrimp
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By á-25138
Love shrimp and garlic? You'll love this recipe! Serve over rice, with pasta or even wrap in a tortilla for a Mex
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp
- Salt, to taste
- 6 cloves garlic, minced fine
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut in 4 pieces
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon caper brine
- 1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley, divided
- Water as needed to thin sauce
Red Lobster Shrimp Pasta
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By Booper-2
This Red Lobster Shrimp Pasta copycat recipe is delicious
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (I added more!)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
- 2/3 cup clam juice (or chicken broth)
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 8 ounces pasta, cooked and drained, I used linguine
Louisiana Gumbo
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By MnM_Ventures
This hearty Louisiana-style gumbo is the perfect comfort food for a cool evening especially when served with your f...
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 stalk celery, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 10 okra pods, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-long pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
- 6 ounces medium (41/50 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, or thigh meat, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 ounces andouille or kielbasa sausage, thinly sliced
- salt, to taste
- hot sauce, to taste
Zesty Lime Shrimp & Avocado Salad
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By á-8095
This will be a huge hit at your Cinco de Mayo fiesta or summer bash! Serve this as is for an appetizer, or over let...
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 Hass avocado, diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, diced fine
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 2 limes, juice of
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- Salt and fresh pepper, to taste
Bang Bang Shrimp
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By junerodgers
Put some bang in that shrimp with this Bang Bang Shrimp recipe
- SAUCE:
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 to 5 teaspoons chili garlic sauce, such as Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- EGG MIXTURE:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup milk
- BREADING MIXTURE:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- FOR FRYING:
- 8 to 12 cups vegetable oil
Pasta Weesie
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By Chef_Boy_R_Dean
This is a meal that the whole family will love
- ALFREDO SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Garlic Powder to taste, optional
- 1 1/2 cups of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- SHRIMP:
- 8 jumbo shrimp
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup green onions
- MUSHROOMS:
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
Jumbo Shrimp Grand Mariner
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By á-19576
Makes a delicious sauce to add to your jumbo shrimp, a must try!
- 2 pounds jumbo shrimp
- 1 cup vegetable oil for pan frying the shrimp
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup corn starch for dredging the shrimp
- 1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch for the sauce
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 1 dash white pepper
- 1 dash nutmeg
Main Dish Shrimp recipe collections
More Main Dish Shrimp recipes
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Shrimp & Crabmeat Etouffee
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
- 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 pounds lump crabmeat
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
- 3 cups cooked Basmati or brown rice
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Bubba Gump Shrimp Mac and Cheese
- 1/2 pound elbow pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined and cut in thirds
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1/2 tablespoon onion, grated
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon parsley, minced
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Bubba Gump Coconut Shrimp
- 1/2 pound unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
- 3/4 cup pancake mix
- 3/4 cup beer
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- Vegetable oil
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20 Minute Garlic Ginger Shrimp
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1 pound medium uncooked shrimp
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- OPTIONAL: chopped green onion for garnish
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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Garlic...
- GARLIC BUTTER PASTA:
- 12 to 16 ounces medium shrimp (without heads), peeled and deveined, tails intact (I used frozen, thawed)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 1/2-teaspoons)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
- Juice of half a lemon (about 2 1/2-tablespoons)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes (can use fresh)
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1/2 stick (4-tablespoons) salted butter
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving, optional
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One Pot Cajun Shrimp & Sausage...
- 1 pound linguine
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, divided
- 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Parsley, chopped, garnish
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Baked Stuffed Shrimp with Crabmeat...
- 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, shells removed
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter, plus
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup onion, minced
- 1/4 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 pounds jumbo shrimp, shelled, deveined and butterflied
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Shrimp Scampi Ravioli with Lemon...
- 1 (9-ounce) package Buitoni Refrigerated Light Four Cheese Ravioli, prepared according to package directions
- 12 ounces cooked medium shrimp
- 1 (10-ounce) container Buitoni Refrigerated Light Alfredo Sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional
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Shrimp Linguine with Parmesan...
- 1 (6-ounce) package linguine, uncooked
- 1/3 cup onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
- 15 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
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Ina Garten's Baked Shrimp Scampi
- 2 pounds (12 to 15 per pound) shrimp in the shell
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 extra-large egg yolk
- 2/3 cup panko (Japanese dried bread flakes)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- NOTE: I calculate 6 large shrimp per serving, which was plenty.
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Shrimp & Sautéed Spinach
- 1 pound cleaned, deveined and shelled large shrimp
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Simply Asia Sweet Ginger Garlic Seasoning
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 cups fresh spinach or kale
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Shrimp & Spinach Alfredo
- 2 pounds shrimp, deveined and shells/tails removed
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 bag prewashed baby spinach
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound pasta, your choice
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