Shrimp may be small, but the possibilities to cook with them are HUGE, particularly if you’re trying to eat healthier. Like salmon and other seafood, shrimp are low in calories, high in protein and good-for-you omega-3s, and best of all, are quick-cooking and pick up flavor like a dream. Check out our top 50 healthy shrimp recipes for ideas—your fave shellfish just got a whole lot more exciting.
We know health looks different to different people, so we’ve included options for various diets, like low-carb, pescatarian, gluten-free, and even low oil (we love you, air fryer!). Some standouts include our blackened shrimp bowls, our Buffalo shrimp lettuce wraps, our pesto shrimp skewers, and our air fryer coconut shrimp. We’ve also got some recipes here for people just looking to get more fruits and veggies into their meals, like our jerk shrimp & pineapple bowls, our shrimp stir-fry, our garlicky shrimp zucchini boats, and more.
We’ve also included some recipes here that you might usually be more inclined to order out or buy from the store, like shrimp cocktail, pad Thai, shrimp ceviche, or shrimp tempura rolls. We’re here to tell you—they’re all totally possible to make at home, where you can control the ingredients to your liking. Worried about a restaurant using more oil or sugar than you’d like? Want to swap for brown rice noodles or rice? You can have it all when you go homemade.
Want even more health-forward inspiration? Check out our top healthy summer recipes and our favorite better-for-you desserts too.
Pesto Shrimp Skewers
While we have plenty of recipes we can't get enough of, these skewers just might be one of our favorites. Use store-bought or homemade pesto (our personal recommended choice), feel free to switch up the pesto for your favorite sauce, or layer on some veggies to make these extra filling!
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Shrimp Stir-Fry
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 cauliflower rice!
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Jerk Shrimp & Pineapple Bowls
A fun pineapple bowl guarantees that whatever you’re about to eat is going to be loaded with plenty of fresh, delicious fruit. That plus jerk-marinated shrimp, sweet peppers, and a sweet and spicy glaze will make you want to lick your plate clean.
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Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
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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Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Shrimp does best when it's cooked quickly, so the air fryer is a great method to use because it cooks the shrimp evenly and makes them perfectly tender inside. Since this air fryer shrimp recipe has no breading, it's a great choice if you're looking for something healthy, easy, and quick.
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Blackened Shrimp Bowls
Filled with whole grains, protein, and fresh veg, these are the perfect bowls if you're looking for an easy, healthy lunch or satisfying weeknight dinner to enjoy all summer long.
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Coconut Lime Shrimp Bowls
Zero coconut milk goes to waste in this shrimp bowl. Some of it is used with fresh pineapple and lime juice to create a creamy and bright marinade, while the rest is used to cook the rice, and WOW—it's a total game-changer.
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Shrimp Ceviche
Our simple recipe takes inspiration from Mexican-style shrimp ceviche, and is the perfect jumping-off point. If you’re a bit hesitant about the whole raw seafood thing, don’t be! We've got instructions for poaching and the traditional method of solely curing it in citrus here.
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One-Pan Salsa Verde Shrimp & Rice
Use your favorite jarred salsa verde to make this extremely easy and flavorful dish that's sure to impress. Want to take it over the top? Use homemade salsa verde instead!
Garlicky Shrimp Zucchini Boats
When you're craving pasta, but want something a little lighter, these zucchini boats are a great option. Sweet, juicy shrimp bathed in a creamy tomato-Parmesan sauce, then baked with mozzarella until the umami skyrockets—the easy filling tastes almost like a creamy shrimp scampi.
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Your air fryer can turn practically anything into a crispy dream in no time, and this coconut shrimp recipe is no exception. Ready in under 30 minutes, this seafood dish can be a perfect last-minute appetizer for any upcoming party, or an easy weeknight dinner paired with your favorite sides.
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Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil
A mix of shrimp, andouille sausage, sweet corn, and potatoes make this Cajun summer favorite the most satisfying light summer dinner.
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Shrimp Tempura Rolls
This starring dish is shrimp tempura roll, which is stuffed with avocado and battered jumbo shrimp that are fried until crisp perfection. The shrimp is slightly sweet and nicely dense, the avocado is super-soft and rich, and the rice is mixed with vinegar, sugar, and salt for a base that enhances all the flavors.
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Spicy Grilled Shrimp
The best part about this recipe? The sweet and spicy sauce doubles as a marinade and a glaze—don't forget to reserve some for basting the shrimp while it's on the grill!
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Garlic Butter Shrimp & Asparagus
Having a few quick, easy, and delicious recipes in your repertoire is the key to weeknight dinner success. Similar to our lemon garlic butter shrimp, but with an extra-springy vegetable addition, this garlic butter shrimp & asparagus is one of those recipes.
Basil Avocado Shrimp Salad Wraps & Sweet Potato Chips
Lettuce wraps are one of the best ways to eat healthy (and low-carb). These wraps are stuffed with our new favorite twist on shrimp salad: basil avocado. The zip of citrus and vinegar keeps this easy meal so light and refreshing.
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Shrimp Mango Salad
This quick and easy shrimp salad is pleasantly crunchy and loaded with fresh ingredients—just what we crave when we want something satisfying that won’t weigh us down. With a bright, savory dressing inspired by our miso ginger dressing, this might be our new favorite way to get in our serving of veggies.
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Greek Shrimp
This easy one-pan dinner is made with all of your favorite fresh Greek-inspired ingredients. The shrimp gets tossed with fresh tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, herbs, and feta for a dinner everyone will love. Hot tip: This is also great tucked inside lettuce wraps.
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Taco Lime Shrimp
You might not think to add taco seasoning on shrimp recipes—but think again: Marinated in a mix of taco seasoning, enchilada sauce, and lime juice, these shrimp are seriously bangin'.
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