37 Shrimp Recipes That’ll Go Over Big Time
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Our best shrimp recipes will remind you just why those tiny little crustaceans are so lovable. First, they’re quick to cook. Second, shrimp practically thrive in the freezer, so you can always have a stash to whip out at a moment’s notice. And third, when it comes to flavor pairings, she’s got versatility. Spicy chile? Check. Garlicky marinara? Check. Tossed in mayo and stuffed in a hot dog bun? Check and check.
Also, thanks to the internet there’s an excellent chance you can stock up on as many pounds of shrimp as you like from the comfort of your home. From poached to fried to grilled, these shrimp recipes offer endless inspiration for busy weeknights and casual dinner parties alike.
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Photograph by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Christina Allen, Food Styling by Thu Buser1/37Gorgeous Green Shrimp
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Micah Morton, Prop Styling by Tim Ferro3/37Jerk Shrimp With Pineapple Salad
The gang’s all here: large shrimp, jerk seasoning, fresh pineapple and cucumber. Another lovable example of the partnership between pineapple and shrimp? This sheet pan shrimp recipe for tacos.
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Caroline Hwang, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime.4/37Crispy Golden Shrimp Burgers
Who can resist crispy shrimp patties and shredded cabbage nestled between toasted brioche buns? P.S. Cut your prep time day-of by making the patties and egg salad ahead of time.
Photo by Alex Lau5/37BA’s Best Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp cocktail is about two things: the big, fat, and perfectly cooked shrimp and the cocktail sauce that gets its bite from horseradish, hot sauce, and lots of black pepper.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Emilie Fosnocht, prop styling by Gerri Williams6/37Buttery Shrimp Rolls
Photograph by Cody Guilfoyle, Prop Styling by Nicole Louie, Food Styling by Thu Buser7/37Crispy Noodles With Coconut Shrimp
The noodles in this shrimp dish—you’ll want to buy Hong-Kong-style pan-fry noodles like these ones from Twin Marquis—are crispy-meets-soggy at its best. (Yes, crispy-meets-soggy is a thing.)
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Gerri Williams8/37Avgolemono Seafood Stew
Photograph by Cody Guilfoyle, Prop Styling by Nicole Louie, Food Styling Thu Buser9/37Bánh Cuốn With Pork, Shrimp, and Mushrooms
Originating in Northern Vietnam, bánh cuốn (steamed rice rolls) are a hallmark of the country’s cuisine and a common street food. And from Southern Vietnam, another staple shrimp dish: Shrimp and Sugar Snap Pea Bánh Xèo.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Jesse Szewczyk, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman10/37Bangladeshi Spiced Shrimp and Green Bean Stir-Fry
We love the high heat, quick-cooking method of stir-frying, which can be a life-saver when you’ve only got the minimum amount of energy to spend on dinner. Here’s another shrimp stir-fry with one of our other favorite veggies, asparagus.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne, Prop Styling by Gerri K. Williams11/37Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp Ball Soup
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Beth Pakradooni12/37Shrimp Pasta With Preserved Lemon
This one’s a shrimp recipe for carbohydrate lovers. You’ll want a medium tube-shaped pasta such as rigatoni or penne, salty preserved lemon—this is way punchier than alfredo—and lots of Parmesan cheese.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca13/37Shrimp Vuelve a la Vida
There are many styles of shrimp cocktail. This one is great after a night of, let’s say, excess; vuelve a la vida translates to “come back to life.”
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Judy Kim, Prop Styling by Nicole Louie14/37Shrimp Scampi Udon With Doenjang Butter Sauce
An Italian-American favorite gets an Asian spin with chubby udon noodles and a dab of assertive Korean doenjang bean paste mixed into a garlicky soy-butter sauce.
Photograph by Jessica Pettway, Food Styling by Judy Kim, Prop Styling by Stephanie Yeh15/37Shrimp and Tomato Toasts
When you’re out of shrimp dinner ideas, just cook the the crustaceans and put them on toast—toast spread with a bright but creamy aioli, that is.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Rosanna Anil, Prop Styling by Paola Andrea16/37Lemon-Oregano Shrimp and Tiny Potatoes
Photograph by Maria Be, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua17/37Lasooni Prawns With Cilantro
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Emilie Fosnocht, Prop Styling by Emma Ringness18/37Shrimp With Feta and Tomatoes
Inspired by the Greek classic shrimp saganaki, this riff features a bright mix of fresh tomatoes with shrimp and feta for a fast dinner with plenty of oomph.
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Caroline Hwang, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime.19/37Creamy Coconutty Shrimp Salad
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Judy Kim, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca20/37Crunchy Coconut-Sesame Shrimp With Spicy Lime Mayo
Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Amy Wilson21/37Sambal Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Fresh Bibb lettuces and crunchy accompaniments—sliced cucumbers, crushed salted, dry-roasted peanuts, whole mint leaves—turn sambal-marinated shrimp into a light and easy dinner.
Photograph by Emma Fishman. Food Styling by Pearl Jones.22/37Shrimp and Crispy Rice With Citrus
The combination of juicy citrus with avocado and sautéed shrimp is striking and, yes, delicious, but we all know that the bed of crispy fried rice is why you’re really here.
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Stephanie Yeh23/37Shrimp and Grits With Fennel Potlikker
Photo by Chelsie Craig, styling by Judy Mancini24/37Seafood Spaghetti With Mussels and Shrimp
Mussels and shrimp cooked in a savory sauce of tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and white wine, then tossed with spaghetti... It’s simply one of the best shrimp recipes in existence. But then, if you’re a pesto person, so is this Pasta With Pesto, Shrimp, and Cured Ham.
Peden + Munk25/37Grilled Garlic-and-Black-Pepper Shrimp
Salt, pepper, garlic, acid, and a bit of heat are all you need to punch up this easy Indian-inspired shrimp skewer recipe. Serve with lime wedges dipped in Kashmiri chile powder or paprika and you’ve got a great summer appetizer.
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio26/37Bright and Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad
This noodle salad recipe, which one reader calls “so bright, fresh, and zingy,” is like a pared-back version of Thai yum woon sen.
Alex Lau29/37Shrimp Tostadas With Herbed Mojo de Ajo Slaw
This Mexican-influenced shrimp preparation works as-is for tostadas, but if you feel like firing up the grill, you can cook the shrimp that way instead. Throw on tortillas, too, and you’ve got taco night.
Photo by Michael Graydon and Nikole Herriott, Food Styling by Alison Attenborough, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski30/37Creamy Shrimp Risotto With Mascarpone
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Bowl from Heath Ceramics31/37Grilled Shrimp With Old Bay and Aioli
32/37Quick-Pickled Shrimp
If you didn’t grow up eating Southern-style pickled shrimp, we’re sorry, but it’s never too late to discover its vinegary, jalapeño-infused joys. Serve the shrimp on toast or toss it with orzo and zucchini for an easy dinner.
Photography by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Adriana Paschen, Prop Styling by Elizabeth Jamie34/37Shrimp and Cabbage Curry
After you make this shrimp curry recipe, keep the method for the DIY curry paste—made with red bell peppers, chiles, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, paprika, coriander, cumin, and turmeric—on hand. It works with anything: Try a vegetarian variation with cubed squash substituted for the seafood.
Eva Kolenko35/37Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp
Crunchy fried shrimp gets its zesty, floral heat from mouth-tingling Sichuan peppercorns. Direct-to-consumer brand Fly By Jing is our go-to source for these berries (yes, berries, not peppers).
Photograph by Laura Murray, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Sophie Strangio37/37Spicy Shrimp Pilaf
Our last shrimp recipe is a pilaf, and those of you who are regular pilaf makers will notice something a little different about this one: Normally, you would cook the meat or fish with the rice so the flavors mingle, but because shrimp cook so quickly, we recommend frying them in a large skillet and then tossing them in at the end.
