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Easy Shrimp Recipes

By Midwest Living editors Updated December 23, 2022
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Lemon Shrimp Pasta with Wilted Arugula
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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.

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Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Lemon Shrimp Pasta with Wilted Arugula
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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.

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Chipotle Shrimp Scampi

Chipotle Shrimp Scampi
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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.

Related: Simple Skillet Suppers

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Pickled Shrimp Po' Boys

Pickled Shrimp Po' Boys
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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.

Related: Super Sandwich Recipes

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Vietnamese Shrimp and Noodle Bowls

Vietnamese Shrimp and Noodle Bowls
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These bowls check all the boxes with layers of flavors, textures and temperatures. Grab your chopsticks and dig in!

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Coconut Shrimp and Watermelon Salad

Coconut Shrimp and Watermelon Salad
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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.

Related: Sensational Salad Recipes

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Dilled Shrimp and Orzo Bowl

Dilled Shrimp and Orzo Bowl
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Dill, shrimp and a hint of vinegar shine in this light, veggie-filled dish.

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Spicy Shrimp and Sugar Snap Pea Kabobs

Spicy Shrimp and Sugar Snap Pea Kabobs
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Ready in 30 minutes, these kabobs call for shrimp, sugar snap peas and cherry tomatoes brushed with a kicky Sriracha-based sauce.

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Spicy Shrimp Tom-Yum

Spicy Shrimp Tom-Yum
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This classic Thai soup usually starts with simmering shrimp shells to make stock. We opted for a shortcut, adding tomato, mushroom and shrimp to boxed seafood stock that we flavored with lemongrass and galangal (a knobby cousin to ginger).

Related: 6 Soul-Satisfying Asian-Style Soup Recipes

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Garlic Shrimp

Garlic Shrimp
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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.

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Orange Shrimp with Zucchini Fritters

Orange Shrimp with Zucchini Fritters
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A colorful, healthy dinner of shrimp and vegetable fritters includes dipping sauce with Greek yogurt and orange-ginger flavoring.

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Spanish Rice with Chicken and Shrimp

Spanish Rice with Chicken and Shrimp
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This easy entree starts with rice pilaf mix. Add chicken, shrimp, tomatoes, and peppers to make a flavorful 30-minute dinner.

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Shrimp with Warm Coleslaw

Shrimp with Warm Coleslaw
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Bacon punches up this easy 5-ingredient meal, ready in just 30 minutes.

Related: 5-Ingredient (Or Less) Dinner Recipes

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Paella-Style Rice with Ham and Shrimp

Paella-Style Rice with Ham and Shrimp
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Ham stands in for sausage in this one-skillet dinner inspired by traditional Spanish paella. Sop up the juices with warm crusty bread.

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Pepper-Lime Shrimp and Grits

Pepper-Lime Shrimp and Grits
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Mexican flavors give a fresh twist to this classic Southern dish.

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Marinated Lime Shrimp

Marinated Lime Shrimp
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We created this dish as an appetizer, but it works great as a salad topper, too. Marinate cooked shrimp a couple hours before dinner, then drain and serve over lettuce with peppers, cucumber or whatever veggies you have on hand. Add tortilla strips for a crunchy finishing touch.

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    1 of 15 Lemon Shrimp Pasta
    2 of 15 Chipotle Shrimp Scampi
    3 of 15 Pickled Shrimp Po' Boys
    4 of 15 Vietnamese Shrimp and Noodle Bowls
    5 of 15 Coconut Shrimp and Watermelon Salad
    6 of 15 Dilled Shrimp and Orzo Bowl
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    9 of 15 Garlic Shrimp
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    11 of 15 Spanish Rice with Chicken and Shrimp
    12 of 15 Shrimp with Warm Coleslaw
    13 of 15 Paella-Style Rice with Ham and Shrimp
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