There’s a lot you can do with shrimp, as evidenced by these 32 shrimp recipes. And we couldn’t be more thankful for this quick-cooking protein that’s as equally adept at being an integral and elegant component in the appetizers, soups, salads, and dinner fare of sooo many cuisines.
Pickled Shrimp
: Jerrelle Guy
1/32
A Southern classic from Toni Tipton-Martin, pickled shrimp are subtly flavored with herbs and spices in a nuanced way. So much so you'll be wondering where these have been your entire life.
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Masala Shrimp
: Nik Sharma
2/32
“Masala” essentially means “spiced.” A fitting title for these exquisitely spiced shrimp...though it fails to also capture just how divinely easily they come together.
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Portuguese Shrimp Turnovers ~ Rissóis de Camarão
: Ilda Costa-Sarnicki
3/32
A Portuguese classic, these diminutive shrimp turnovers boast a filling that's creamy and comforting yet made interesting with a little heat. All tidily packaged in fried dough.
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Shrimp Burgers
: America's Test Kitchen
4/32
Know that bag of forgotten shrimp you bought on sale that’s languishing in your freezer? Start defrosting it. Here's the ideal use for it.
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Creole Shrimp and Grits
: Jody Horton
5/32
Tanya Holland gives us Southern comfort food with Big Easy flair. That’s what we think of these perfectly spiced shrimp swimming in a slightly spicy sauce with ample cheesy grits to soak it all up.
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Southern Shrimp and Grits
: Steven Freeman
6/32
Our most requested recipe, this ridiculously rich dish takes its heat from andouille, its creamy comfort from grits smothered in cheese.
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Shrimp Salad from Ina Garten
: David Leite
7/32
Creamy but not gloppy, light but not abstemious, this shrimp salad is gonna rock your world. And your cocktail party. And your lunch work rotation.
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Bayou Fried Shrimp
: Southern Living
8/32
Say the word "bayou," and we conjure romantic notions of swampy marshlands and, natch, Cajun fried shrimp.
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Garlic Shrimp
: Jenny Zarins
9/32
Dramatically amplify the flavor (and the reactions at the table) when you leave the shells on while cooking these shrimp. And then just surrender to the mess while devouring them.
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Shrimp Laksa Soup
: Phil Webb
10/32
A southeast Asian standby that comes together surprisingly simply. What results is supremely satiating.
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Shrimp Stock
: David Leite
11/32
This shrimp stock recipe should be in everyone's repertoire. The deep, sweet—well, shrimp-y—flavor is utterly incomparable. Trust us.
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Sautéed Shrimp
: John Kernick
12/32
Easy, healthy, on the table in minutes, and spiked with just the right amount of spice to intrigue but not overwhelm.
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Shrimp Paste
: John Robert Carrington
13/32
Shrimp paste is a classic southern treat. Small shrimp is blended with butter, shallots, and spices. Smear the shrimp paste on biscuits or toast points.
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Shrimp Panzanella
: Christopher Hirsheimer
14/32
Cooked shrimp, grilled focaccia, cucumbers, tomatoes, capers, olives, and frisee are tossed in a spiky vinaigrette. A classy panzanella or bread salad.
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Shrimp Ceviche
: Gentl & Hyers
15/32
A soupy, tomatoey ceviche that draws on the presence of lime, orange, and peanut butter—that's right, peanut butter.
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Shrimp and Grits
: bhofack2
16/32
Creamy Southern stone-ground grits with Cheddar cheese, plump sautéed shrimp, crisp bacon, garlic, and scallions.
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Shrimp Risotto
: David Leite
17/32
Super-size-me shrimp stud this creamylicious risotto which takes its astoundingly complex taste from simple shrimp shells.
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Spiced Shrimp with Paprika Mayonnaise
: Brett Stevens
18/32
This crowd-pleasing spiced shrimp is served hot, hot, hot alongside a dip that's sigh-inducingly coooooooooool.
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Sichuan Peppercorn Prawns
: Martin Brigdale
19/32
"A flavor bomb." That's what we're heaing about these dry-fried Sichuan peppercorn prawns that are packed with flavor, crazy quick to get on the table, and impossible to forget.
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Citrus Risotto with Garlic-Chile Prawns
: Petrina Tinslay
20/32
Tangy, hot, sweet, silky. That's what we think of this citrus-scented risotto with sautéed shrimp that melds healthy with satsifying.
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Shrimp with Smoked Paprika
: Eric Wolfinger
21/32
Succulent shrimp swimming in a smoked-paprika-and-garlic olive oil bath. Call it a spa for crustaceans.
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Shrimp with Black Beans
: Jason Wyche
22/32
For this classic Cantonese recipe, shrimp and fermented black beans are served in a sauce spiked with garlic, ginger, and scallions. A kid-friendly recipe.
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Salt and Pepper Shrimp
: Eva Kolenko
23/32
Toss some shrimp, salt, pepper, and garlic in a hot skillet and keep watch until the shrimp are plump and juicy and perfect. Then sit back and accept accolades.
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Shrimp and Leek Pasta
: David Leite
24/32
So long, noodles that are buried beneath heavy cream sauces. This shrimp and leek pasta is made with a barely-there broth enhanced by the sweetness of leeks.
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Pan-Fried Shrimp with Dill
: Duane Winfield
25/32
These sassy fried shrimp are doused with plenty of lemon juice and fresh dill. Greek through and through. Opa!
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Tennessee Shrimp and Grits
26/32
Classic shrimp and grits gets a Tennessee facelift with the addition of tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, and a splash of Worcestershire.
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Cod and Shrimp Stew with Quinoa
: David Leite
27/32
David surprises himself and all of us by trying something that's actually healthful—quinoa. His response surprised us all even more.
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Shrimp with Three Dipping Sauces
: Ben Fink
28/32
Shrimp and longnecks. There's little else a summer shindig requires, except perhaps these eminently easy dips.
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Hunan Hot-and-Spicy Shrimp
: Susie Cushner
29/32
Shrimp are tossed in a peppery mix then seared in a reach-for-the-fire-extinguisher-hot sauce of chiles, ginger, garlic, and shallots.
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Grilled Shrimp with Piri-Piri Sauce
30/32
A simple hot pepper sauce made from piri-piri peppers brings big flavor to shrimp in mere minutes. Those Portuguese know what they're doing.
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Portuguese Bread Soup with Shrimp ~ Açorda de Mariscos
: Jean Cazals
31/32
Known as Açorda de Mariscos in Portugal, this robust "soup" of shrimp, bread, and rice is a satiating meal in a bowl.
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Seafood Gumbo
: Chris Granger
32/32
Seafood gumbo loaded with shrimp, such as this classic Cajun recipe, screams for a cold beer and a lazy weekend afternoon dedicated to nothing but cooking.
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