37 Shrimp Recipes for Quick and Easy Luxury
It’s 5 p.m., and you haven’t planned dinner. But if you have a bag of shrimp in the freezer and our best shrimp recipes saved in the Epi app, this isn’t a problem. These sweet little morsels can make any weeknight dinner feel luxurious, whether you’re tossing them into an easy pasta, nestling them on a bed of grits, or charring them on a hot grill. Shrimp recipes can be as simple as a 3-minute steam bath and a quick dill sauce or as cozy as a simmered soup with pillowy masa dumplings.
Ready to find your next meal? First, check Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch for sustainability recommendations before you stock up (or read our guide to buying seafood online). Then scroll down for our favorite shrimp dinner ideas, including lemony shrimp risotto, garlicky shrimp scampi, cheesy shrimp tacos, and more.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by John Bjostad1/37Lemony Risotto With Asparagus and Shrimp
Trying to find shrimp recipes for dinner parties? Let this bright and springy dish be the star of your next gathering. The prep time is just 45 minutes, but it has big flavor from lemon zest, fresh asparagus, and Parmesan.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson2/37One-Pot Pasta Primavera With Shrimp
Meet one of our favorite one-pot dinners, packed to the brim with green veggies, silky pasta, and tender shrimp.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich3/37Paella With Seafood
Invite all your guests into the kitchen as you arrange the shrimp on top of the saffron-scented rice for this dish—it’s a sight to behold. In summer, we also love to make this Valencian classic out on the grill.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich4/37Shrimp Cocktail
Here’s a fun evening: Make a platter of shrimp cocktail big enough for a party, then eat it all as your dinner. Classic cocktail sauce is a must—but we highly recommend making our Old Bay Remoulade as well.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Hampton5/37Shrimp With Herby White Beans
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich6/37Lowcountry Breakfast Shrimp
This one’s a soothing brunch option, but we love it for dinner too. Just add a flaky buttermilk biscuit for sopping up the sauce.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson7/37Seafood Boil With Shrimp, Corn, and Sausage
We’re partial to Zatarain’s, but you could use a few big shakes of Old Bay or any other seafood seasoning for this Cajun shrimp boil that’s brimming with sweet corn, smoky sausage, and tender potatoes.
Photo by Kristin Teig11/37Cast Iron Garlic Shrimp With Chorizo and Green Olives
Marinate these shrimp in garlic, orange, rosemary, and smoked paprika, then toss them in a cast-iron skillet with olive oil, sliced hard chorizo, and meaty green olives for a trip to the oven. They don’t need super high heat to cook in under 10 minutes. This recipe makes a stylish appetizer, but it’s also an easy option when you’re looking for shrimp recipes for dinner. Just add lots of bread for dipping in the garlicky oil.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Monica Pierini13/3710-Minute Shrimp With Green Beans and Creamy Lemon-Dill Dip
Cook shrimp and green beans in a steamer basket and then head outside—or to the couch—for a dinner that doesn’t require utensils.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Lillian Chou15/37Shrimp Cheung Fun
Featuring a homemade rice paper wrap, these rice rolls are a dim sum staple.
Photo by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova16/37Bouillabaisse
A garlicky rouille is the key to a deeply flavorful version of this French fishermen’s stew. Give it a try, and you’ll see why this is one of our most popular recipes from Gourmet.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Simon Andrews, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka17/37Shrimp and Pork Potstickers
These juicy potstickers, stuffed with a classic Cantonese filling, are more than just delicious—they’re a symbol of prosperity for the coming year. Served browned sides up, these potstickers make for a beautiful presentation.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Christopher Barsch18/37Shrimp With Chochoyotes in Smoky, Herby Broth
Pile tons of herbs and buttery shrimp into this light spicy-smoky broth, which cradles fluffy chochoyotes made from fresh masa or masa harina.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne20/37One-Pot Spiced Shrimp and Rice
This zesty shrimp dish with olives and jarred red peppers is a one-pot wonder. The sauce does double duty (if you want it to) and can be repurposed for a second meal later in the week.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell21/37Buttermilk Fried Shrimp
Here fresh shrimp are dipped in buttermilk then coated in cornmeal before frying for a flavorful and really crunchy exterior. Serve with rémoulade for dipping.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog22/37Pickled Shrimp
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell24/37Shrimp and Corn Fritters
These crispy, crunchy fritters are bursting with fresh corn and a hint of spice. A handful of cheddar cheese adds richness.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi26/37Sheet-Pan Paella With Chorizo, Mussels, and Shrimp
For a weeknight-ready take on the classic Spanish dish, cook paella on a baking sheet in the oven.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson27/37Shrimp Pasta With Kale
Charles Masters, food styling by Sue Li29/37Cioppino With Gremolata Toasts
This beloved San Francisco icon welcomes all different sorts of shellfish alongside pieces of flaky white fish such as bass, halibut, hake, or cod.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell31/37Grilled Shrimp, Zucchini, and Tomatoes With Feta
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Erika Joyce32/37Shrimp Creole
This recipe for shrimp Creole—with canned tomatoes, bell pepper, chicken broth, and cumin—is based on the dish served throughout the North American Creole diaspora. For a Trinidadian twist, follow Ramin Ganeshram’s tip to marinate the shrimp in green seasoning before cooking.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Micah Morton, Prop Styling by Tim Ferro33/37Jerk Shrimp With Pineapple Salad
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Caroline Hwang, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime.36/37Crispy Golden Shrimp Burgers
