There are so many different ways to prepare shrimp: grilled, pan-fried, baked, and more. If you’re looking for new ways to cook it, this list of Easy Shrimp Recipes is for you.
For more ideas, check out all of our recipes.
You saw Forrest Gump. Bubba told you all the ways there are to cook shrimp.
But really, Bubba basically gave us a list of ideas, but no recipes to go with them.
That’s where I come in. I put together this list of easy shrimp recipes.
Shrimp is the star in all of them, but they do have other ingredients in them. Most of these recipes can be made with frozen shrimp, which is great because they’re cheaper at the grocery stores.
Frozen shrimp are so easy to defrost by running them under cold water for about eight minutes.
So grab that bag from the freezer and get one of these recipes on your dinner table tonight.
If you’re looking at these shrimp recipes, it might be because you’re trying to cook at home more. That’s absolutely possible. You can cook delicious meals at home.
For more help with that, check out our guide of easy recipes to make at home. There are tons of recipe lists there.
Easy Shrimp Recipes
Chili Lime Shrimp Wonton Cups With Pico De Gallo
Your whole family is going to love these chili lime shrimp wonton cups with pico de gallo because they’re eye catching and delicious.
We usually make them when we’re looking for a party appetizer or a game day food.
Grilled Shrimp Kabobs
Grilled shrimp kabobs are the best way to feed a crowd during the summer because you can make a ton of them at once.
Larger shrimp give the best results because they’ll hold up better when you’re skewering them, so keep that in mind when you’re shopping for this recipe.
Mardi Gras Pasta (aka Cajun Alfredo)
Mardi Gras pasta, also known as Cajun alfredo, is a creamy shrimp pasta recipe that’s a staple in New Orleans.
The recipe comes together quickly, which means you can have something that feels fancy on a weeknight.
Mini Okonomiyaki With Shrimp
One of my favorite meals to eat in Japan is okonomiyaki, which is a savory cabbage pancake. This version tops each one with a plump jumbo shrimp.
This recipe makes 12 at once, making it a really easy way to feed a crowd.
Simple Shrimp On The Barbie
If you’re outside grilling and you want a little snack, simple shrimp on the barbie are for you.
This is a great recipe for smaller shrimp because you don’t have to worry about fitting them on a skewer. They just have to sit on a piece of foil.
Which of these are your favorite shrimp recipes? Be sure to let us know in the comments.