If you save shrimp for special occasions, it’s time to start making it a weeknight staple! These shrimp recipes are fabulously flavorful and, because shrimp cooks up quickly, they’re on the table fast.
Shrimp is one of my favorite proteins for weeknight meals. My kids love it, it’s super versatile, and it cooks faster than almost any other main. You can boil it, broil it, grill it, sauté it, and even serve it uncooked in ceviche. (Stay tuned, I’ve got THREE epic ceviche recipes later in this post!)
My Favorite Ways to Serve Shrimp
Many of the shrimp recipes below are easy to turn into weeknight dinners featuring all sorts of yummy sides. Here are some tasty serving ideas:
- Rice: Serve these shrimp recipes over Instant Pot Jasmine Rice. Or, swap out the chicken in this low-carb Cauliflower Fried Rice to make shrimp fried rice instead.
- Salad: Serve with a side of Classic Caesar Salad or toss cooked shrimp over a Green Goddess Salad.
- Veggies: Pair it with Grilled Vegetables or Sauteed Spinach for a light, easy dinner.
- Dipping Sauces: Try my spicy homemade Boom Boom Sauce or Cocktail Sauce.
14 Easy Shrimp Recipes to Try
You’re going to love these easy shrimp recipes for grilling, sautéing, and even air frying our favorite pink crustacean. Let’s dig in!
10-Minute Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe
The air fryer is the quickest method for cooking tender, succulent shrimp. This recipe takes just 10 minutes and packs in alllllll the flavor, seasoned with a zesty spice blend of chili, paprika, garlic, and herbs.
How to Grill Shrimp
Learn how to cook shrimp on the grill that comes out perfect every time. I share my favorite spicy lemon seasoning, and walk you through the grilling process for the meatiest, most delicious grilled shrimp. Don’t forget the garlic butter for dipping!
Honey Garlic Grilled Shrimp
You can have this juicy honey garlic shrimp off the grill and onto the table in just 30 minutes! You’ll want to make this family favorite recipe for all your upcoming cookouts.
Honey Sriracha Grilled Shrimp
These sweet and spicy grilled shrimp skewers are coated in an absolutely mouthwatering honey sriracha glaze. This shrimp recipe is an easy way to achieve loads of flavor, with zero marinating.
Sonora Style Ceviche de Camaron
This homemade ceviche is a (sea) breeze to make, filled with juicy shrimp, crunchy veggies, creamy avo, and an irresistible chili kick. The flavors and texture are seriously so good!
Quick & Easy Fresh Shrimp Ceviche
This is another shrimp ceviche recipe that you’re going to want to have on repeat all summer long. Zesty lime, succulent shrimp, fresh herbs and veggies come together with garlic and jalapeño. It’s the ultimate side dish or appetizer.
Easy Mango Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado
One more easy shrimp ceviche for the road, this time with the light, tangy, zingy flavors of mango, tomatoes, chilies, and lime. Serve this as a main or as a side on hot summer nights.
Best Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
When I say that these shrimp tacos are the best, I mean they’re the BEST. Quick to make in 30 minutes or less, and totally jam-packed with flavor thanks to a smoky spice rub. Every tortilla dreams of being loaded up with this delicious shrimp taco recipe!
20 Minute Creamy Tuscan Garlic Shrimp
This garlicky Tuscan-inspired shrimp is a 20 minute dinner idea that never fails to impress. Made with juicy pan-seared shrimp swimming with spinach and ripe tomatoes in a creamy wine sauce.
Easy Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajita Recipe
Shrimp fajitas are an easy one-pan dinner, ready in just 15 minutes! This recipe is paleo-friendly with next to no clean-up. It’s one of my all-time favorite recipes that’s perfect for weeknight meals.
Shrimp Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa
Another easy weeknight dinner idea that the whole family will love. These light and fresh grilled shrimp tacos come together in 30 minutes. Serve them wrapped in leafy lettuce topped with homemade mango avocado salsa for a fast, gluten-free meal.
Blackened Shrimp Quinoa Bowl with Avocado Crema
This flavorful and gluten-free shrimp quinoa bowl recipe is perfect for meal prep. It’s made with tender shrimp rubbed with blackening seasoning and drizzled with a zesty avocado crema, for the perfect light lunch or dinner.
Blender Corn Chowder with Shrimp & Corn Relish
I love the pairing of flavors in this silky blended corn chowder topped with pan-seared shrimp and homemade corn relish. Tuck into a bold-flavored bowlful for a delicious meal, any time of the year.
Coconut Shrimp with Thai Chili Ginger Sauce
Of course, we can’t forget coconut shrimp. My lightened-up version of this classic appetizer is ready in 20 minutes, dipped in sweet and spicy Thai chili sauce. Perfect for game day!
