70 Quick-Cooking Shrimp Recipes That Are Shrimp-ly Irresistible

These grilled shrimp piccata skewers are the perfect combination of juicy, charred shrimp, bright lemon zest, briny capers, and white wine butter sauce that will make your friends beg you for the recipe.

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Rich and cheesy, shrimp and grits is the comfort food staple we'll welcome all year long (and not just for Mardi Gras!). Our recipe is extra-creamy due to a generous amount of cheese and butter. We also took this recipe to the next-level by adding in crispy bacon.

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The end of summer usually calls for a shrimp boil, but it’s almost always too hot to turn the stove on. The solution is simple: Throw those same ingredients into the slow cooker and let it do the work while you lounge in the sun. Baby potatoes, sweet corn, spicy sausage, and lemons swimming in a flavorful broth play a supporting cast to the star of the show—juicy shrimp tossed in plenty of Old Bay seasoning. This is the kind of hands-off meal that makes summer entertaining a breeze. Just dump, cook, and roll out the newspaper.

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Our shrimp po' boy burger is a twist on the classic Louisiana po' boy sandwiches, pairing cornmeal-crusted shrimp burgers with a tangy, homemade remoulade sauce. The combination of juicy shrimp and Creole seasoning transports your taste buds straight to New Orleans. To sandwich the burger, we chose brioche, but Kaiser or Portuguese rolls would also be a tasty choice, reminiscent of the French bread rolls that po' boys are typically served on.

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When it comes to street food, it's hard to beat a well-executed taco. Shrimp tacos are easy, fast, and the perfect canvas for showcasing all the best parts of the handheld favorite. Whip these up for an easy weeknight dinner ready in under 45 minutes that is sure to impress.

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One-pan dinners are a year-round thing, but there’s always a way to make them seasonal and sensational. This amped-up take on succotash features blistered tomatoes and charred corn tossed with onion, bell peppers, lima beans, and seared Cajun-spiced shrimp, then topped with a flurry of torn basil. The best part of this one-skillet wonder? It’s ready in just 35 minutes. Serve it with crusty bread or roasted potatoes and a glass of white wine for your new weeknight go-to meal.

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If we're looking for an delicious, low-effort summer dinner, skewers win out, every time. They couldn't be simpler: simply layer on your chosen ingredients, choose a signature sauce (like the pesto here!), grill, and serve!

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Stir-fries are endlessly customizable—that’s one of the reasons we love them. This recipe calls for broccoli, sugar snap peas, and red bell peppers, but feel free to mix it up according to what you have in the refrigerator or what you’re craving. Just don't forget the rice!

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Love a Vietnamese summer roll but don’t want to fuss with the wrapper? Meet your new favorite summer dinner. Rice noodles, shrimp, avocado, thinly sliced veggies, and a plethora of greens are tossed together in a tangy nước chấm dressing for a refreshing dinner twist.

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Originating in Louisiana, this dish combines the cuisines and ingredients of several cultures including West African, French, German, and Choctaw. It's a top-notch comfort food stew centered around a flavorful roux and the holy trinity of Southern cooking: aromatic onions, celery, and bell peppers.

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We’re opting for roasting instead of the traditional poaching method to give this old-school appetizer even more flavor. The shrimp are paired with a horseradish-forward sauce to create a perfect winter-season appetizer. Serve the shrimp cocktail warm or chilled to suit your snacking occasion.

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Shrimp and grits are a Southern staple for good reason. The combination of creamy grits and spiced juicy shrimp in a holy trinity-spiked sauce is a match made in heaven. For our take on the two-bite version of this classic dish, smoked gouda grits are breaded and fried until golden brown and crispy, then topped with saucy Cajun-spiced shrimp and a flurry of fresh scallions. You can eat it for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and now…you can finally have shrimp and grits in appetizer form.

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Crispy and tender, fried fish sandwiches have nothing on these crispy shrimp katsu burgers. The patty is made with chopped shrimp and is coated in panko bread crumbs that give the burger a deliciously crunchy coating. Serve them with French fries and follow with an ice-cold milkshake.

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Here at Delish we love a low-waste recipe, and these grain bowls are one we reach for on the regular. They’re easy to make and to prep ahead of time, meaning you can enjoy their tropical vibes any time the craving hits.

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If you’re looking to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes, then this shrimp skillet dinner will be your new weeknight go-to. The star of this shrimp recipe relies on Cajun seasoning, which adds a bold, smoky flavor to the entire dish.

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An easy alternative to takeout, our simplified pad Thai recipe is designed to satisfy noodle cravings fast. We skipped some traditional ingredients (such as dried shrimp, tamarind, pressed tofu, and bean sprouts), opting for ingredients that you can pick up at your local grocery store. Skip the delivery and make it tonight!

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These lettuce wraps are way cleaner than your average Buffalo wings, making them the perfect low-carb lunch. They super-flavorful, fresh, and ready in under an hour!

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You won't find these burritos on the Chipotle menu. In this recipe, we stuffed flour tortillas full of rice, black beans, shredded cheddar, lettuce, pico de gallo, and avocado, alongside the stars of the show: a shrimp filling and a homemade Old Bay aioli.

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Get out your chopsticks, pour a few dishes of soy sauce, set a bowl of seaweed salad on the table—it's time for sushi night at home. The starring dish is shrimp tempura roll, which is stuffed with avocado and battered jumbo shrimp that are fried until crisp perfection.

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Is there anything *authentically* Italian about this recipe? Nope. Is it delicious? 100%. In fact, this Tuscan butter sauce is so good, you'll be tempted to eat it straight out of the pan. (And we wouldn't blame you!)

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