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America’s favorite shellfish may be small in size, but they swing big on a weeknight—healthy, fast-cooking and always up for a flavor adventure.
Lemon Shrimp Pasta
Carson Downing
This recipe is fresh and fast—just what you need on a busy night (or any night at all). Wilting the arugula into the warm pasta softens its peppery flavor.
Cast-Iron Garlic Shrimp with Chorizo and Green Olives
Kristin Teig
In her cookbook Company: The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others, Amy Thielen celebrates inviting people into your home and feeding them well—without pretension. This Spanish-inspired shrimp dish is perfect for winter game nights.
Coconut Milk Shrimp with Jalapeño-Peach Cornbread
Stir-fried shrimp get a sauce of coconut milk and a dusting of lime zest in this creative recipe from Michigan chef Abra Berens. Serve with a summery rendition of cornbread.
Thai Coconut Soup with Shrimp
Laced with ginger, lime and fish sauce, this weeknight-easy recipe is a version of tom kha goong, a brothy, aromatic coconut soup.
Chipotle Shrimp Scampi
Jay Wilde
This south-of-the-border variation on a classic Italian-American dish has a little smoky heat. It’s a quick weeknight dinner, served over hot rice.
Pickled Shrimp Po’ Boys
This recipe knocked our swim fins off. The shrimp soak in a lemony marinade with onion and peppers—a light and tangy twist on the classic fried seafood sandwich.
Vietnamese Shrimp and Noodle Bowls
These bowls check all the boxes with layers of flavors, textures and temperatures. Grab your chopsticks and dig in!
Coconut Shrimp and Watermelon Salad
This fresh and flavorful salad is a perfect dinner for a hot night, especially with a glass of crisp white wine. Be sure to use unsweetened coconut for the best flavor.
Paella-Style Rice with Ham and Shrimp
Ham stands in for sausage in this one-skillet dinner inspired by traditional Spanish paella. Sop up the juices with warm crusty bread.
Dilled Shrimp and Orzo Bowl
Dill, shrimp and a hint of vinegar shine in this light, veggie-filled dish.
Spicy Shrimp and Sugar Snap Pea Kabobs
Ready in 30 minutes, these kabobs call for shrimp, sugar snap peas and cherry tomatoes brushed with a kicky Sriracha-based sauce.
Orange Shrimp with Zucchini Fritters
A colorful, healthy dinner of shrimp and vegetable fritters includes dipping sauce with Greek yogurt and orange-ginger flavoring.
Garlic Shrimp
You aren’t misreading the recipe: This classic Spanish appetizer delivers a lusty punch of roughly one garlic clove for every three shrimp! Serve with a crusty baguette for mopping up the luscious sauce.
Spanish Rice with Chicken and Shrimp
This easy entree starts with rice pilaf mix. Add chicken, shrimp, tomatoes, and peppers to make a flavorful 30-minute dinner.
Shrimp with Warm Coleslaw
Bacon punches up this easy 5-ingredient meal, ready in just 30 minutes.
