Shrimp Dinner Recipes

Shrimp recipes are ideal for fast and healthy dinners! Here are the best shrimp dinner ideas that are easy and full of big flavor.

If you’re looking to eat a quick and healthy dinner, shrimp is where it’s at! Shrimp can go from zero to dinner incredibly fast: it cooks up in just 3 minutes! It’s also juicy, flavorful, and seriously satisfying. The best shrimp recipes for dinner play on the quick and simple nature of cooking this juicy crustacean. This list includes both healthy shrimp recipes and simple, crowd-pleasing spins (like pasta and scampi). Ready for our go-to shrimp dinner ideas?

30 Shrimp Recipes: Easy Shrimp Bowls & More!

This sheet pan shrimp bake is just like a shrimp boil, but easy enough for weeknights! It’s one of the best shrimp recipes for dinner.

Prep: 20min

Total: 25min

Yield: 4

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 610 calories, Sugar 6.4 g, Sodium 294.3 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 52.6 g, Cholesterol 364.9 mg

Ingredients:

• 1 recipe Cilantro Lime Rice
• 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, deveined (tail on or peeled)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ¾ teaspoon each kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin
• 1 can black beans
• 1 15-ounce can corn
• 1 cup pico de gallo
• 1 recipe Chipotle Ranch Dressing
• For serving: avocado slices, cherry tomatoes (optional)

Instruction:

1. Start the Cilantro Lime Rice (open the rice recipe in a separate tab).
2. Thaw the shrimp, if using frozen. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or preheat the broiler (or you can sauté it: keep reading!). Pat the shrimp dry. Mix it in a bowl with the olive oil, salt and spices. Place the shrimp in an even layer on a baking sheet (lined with parchment paper, if you’re baking). Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake until juicy and opaque, about 4 to 6 minutes depending on the size of the shrimp. Or for broiling, broil for 3 to 6 minutes, until juicy and opaque, rotating the tray as necessary for even cooking. If you prefer, you can sauté the shrimp: In a large skillet, heat the butter on medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs.
3. Meanwhile, drain and rinse the beans. Drain the corn. In a medium bowl, mix the beans, corn, and pico de gallo with ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
4. Go to Chipotle Ranch Dressing.
5. To serve, place the rice, black bean corn salad, and shrimp in a bowl. Add avocado and cherry tomatoes, if using. Drizzle with dressing and top with extra chopped cilantro (leftover from the rice).

20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp

This 20 minute honey garlic shrimp is a reader favorite recipe. It’s extra quick, very simple, and delivers big flavor. Served with brown rice and vegetables or over a salad, this healthy dish is sure to join your regular dinner rotation.

Prep: 15min

Total: 20min

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (we usually use reduced sodium)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic)
• optional: 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 lb medium uncooked shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• optional for garnish: chopped green onion

Instruction:

1. Whisk the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger (if using) together in a medium bowl. You will use half for the marinade in step 2 and half for cooking the shrimp in step 3.
2. Place shrimp in a large sealable container or zipped-top bag. Pour 1/2 of the marinade/sauce mixture on top, give it all a shake or stir, then allow shrimp to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or for up to 8-12 hours. Cover and refrigerate the rest of the marinade for step 3. (Time-saving tip: while the shrimp is marinating, we usually steam broccoli and microwave some quick brown rice.)
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place shrimp in the skillet. (Discard used marinade.) Cook shrimp on one side until pink, about 45 seconds, then flip shrimp over. Pour in remaining marinade/sauce and cook it all until shrimp is cooked through, about 1-2 more minutes.
4. Serve shrimp with cooked marinade sauce and a garnish of green onion. The sauce is excellent on brown rice and steamed vegetables on the side.

Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Creamy Garlic Shrimp With Parmesan is a deliciously easy Shrimp Recipe! Coated in a rustic and buttery sauce ready in less than 10 minutes, people will think there is a hidden chef in your kitchen! Transform ingredients you most likely already have in your refrigerator into an incredible dinner!

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 488 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 44 g, Saturated Fat 25 g, Cholesterol 234 mg, Sodium 110 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound (500 grams) shrimp, (tails on or off)
• Salt and pepper, (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine* (or chicken broth)
• 1 1/2 cups reduced fat cream**
• 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Instruction:

1. Heat oil a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, until just cooked through and pink. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
2. Melt the butter in the same skillet. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in the white wine or broth; allow to reduce to half while scraping any bits off of the bottom of the pan.
3. Reduce heat to low-medium heat, add the cream and bring to a gentle simmer, while stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
4. Add the parmesan cheese and allow sauce to gently simmer for a further minute or so until the cheese melts and sauce thickens.
5. Add the shrimp back into the pan, sprinkle with parsley. Taste test sauce and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
6. Serve over pasta, rice or steamed veg.

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FAQ

What goes with shrimp for dinner?

• Sauteed Spinach.
• Sous Vide Asparagus.
• Roasted Delicata Squash.
• Elote-Style Carrots.
• Instant Pot Corn on the Cob.
• Zucchini Fries.
• Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts.
• Shishito Peppers.

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