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30 Seriously Easy Shrimp Recipes

Easy shrimp recipes to barbecue, bake, or sauté

shrimp curry and rice in pan on blue wood table

MIKE GARTEN

If you're a fan of seafood, shrimp is one of the most versatile and delicious protein options. There are tons of easy shrimp recipes for fast weeknight dinners or passed party apps that feel fancier just because they include shrimp. Having shrimp on the menu will surely impress the guests at your next cocktail party or excite your family on an otherwise typical Wednesday night.

Whether you're looking for healthy shrimp recipes or more indulgent scampis and enchiladas, they make for a great shellfish to keep in the fridge or freezer since they can be incorporated into almost any type of dish. They're especially useful to have on hand if someone in the house is on a pescatarian diet. You can give shrimp a Mexican, Asian, Italian, Spanish-inspired twist, and even serve them solo in a shrimp cocktail or ceviche. No matter your preferences, you can find an easy shrimp recipe that everyone will enjoy, from tossing them in a spicy lettuce wrap to fragrant and garlicky one-pan roasts.

Don't let the fear of deveining or cooking improperly stop you from exploring the culinary world of shrimp. You can figure out how to cook shrimp in a way that works for you, whether that means buying them frozen or learning what they should look like when they're ready to eat. These are some of the most mouthwatering and easy shrimp recipes to hit the ground running on your under-the-sea adventure.

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Roasted Feta Shrimp and Polenta

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Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

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Shrimp Enchiladas With Zucchini and Corn

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Soba Noodle Salad With Shrimp and Ginger Vinaigrette

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Thai Shrimp and Green Bean Curry

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Shrimp and Zucchini Scampi

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Roasted Shrimp & Poblano Salad

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Spanish Noodles with Shrimp and Peas

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Citrusy Shrimp-Stuffed Avocados

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Garlic Shrimp Caesar Salad

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Chutney-Glazed Shrimp with Lentils

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Crispy Potato Patties with Creole Shrimp

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Shrimp and Fresh Corn Grits

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Vietnamese Shrimp and Vegetable Rolls

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Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir-Fry

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Cioppino

Originating in San Francisco, this Italian-American fish stew showcases all the best seafood (think: clams, mussels, shrimp and cod). Serve with some crusty bread so everyone can sop up the deliciousness left behind.

Get the recipe for Cioppino »

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Trish Clasen Editorial Project Manager Trish Clasen is the editorial project manager for the Hearst Food Group, where she covers all things food for Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Woman's Day, and Prevention.

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