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.
Top Recipe
Sautéed Shrimp in Fish Sauce Caramel
By DreiFromBK
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...
Top rated Main Dish Shrimp recipes
Shrimp with Penne Pasta
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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