Easy Shrimp Recipes

When you want something different than chicken or fish for dinner, try our fast and easy-to-prepare main dish shrimp recipes. We've got everything from simple shrimp scampi to Asian noodles to sandwiches plus Rachael's 30-Minute Meals.

Author:: Rachael Ray Every Day
Updated:: Jan 27, 2018
Original:: May 7, 2013

Classic Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp scampi is a simple Italian way to prepare shrimp and became popular in the United States after World War II.

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Shrimp Pad Thai

MYOT: Make Your Own Takeout!

This homemade pad thai tastes bright and light with flat, fettuccine-size rice noodles retaining a nice bite.

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Tangy Lime Shrimp

Serve this tangy lime shrimp dish over whole grains or pasta as a fast weeknight dinner.

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Proscuitto-Wrapped Shrimp with Watermelon-Tomato Salad

"Watermelon adds a juicy fruitiness to the smoky shrimp," to this 30-minute meal says Rach. "The larger the shrimp, the easier they are to wrap and grill."

Try our Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp with Watermelon-Tomato Salad

Grilled Shrimp Burrito Bowls

Go Tex-Mex with these easy and flavorful Grilled Shrimp Burrito Bowls. If you prefer your burritos to be hand-held, wrap all of the ingredients up in a warm tortilla.

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Double-Stuffed Shrimp with Beurre Blanc

"This baby's double rich: shrimp and crab" says Rach. "And to top it all off, it's served with a butter sauce called beurre blanc (white butter)."

Try our Double-Stuffed Shrimp with Beurre Blanc

Sicilian Shrimp Po Boys

This 30-Minute Meal by Rachael Ray has a Sicilian twist: anchovies, capers and white wine. For a truly satisfying meal, pair this sandwich with a crisp white wine or medium-bodied beer.

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Poblano Cream Pasta with Shrimp

This 30-Minute Meal by Rachael Ray is Tex-Mex and Italian-inspired with poblanos adding a flavorful south-of-the-border twist.

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Shrimp with Chile-Lemon Butter

For Christmas Eve 2012, Rachael made this recipe from her book My Year In Meals.

"Funnily enough, my mom doesn't really care for a lot of seafood. While John and I eat pretty much everything, she only likes shrimp, crab, anchovies and flaky white fish," says Rach.

Try our Shrimp with Chile-Lemon Butter

Chicken Andouille & Shrimp Jambalaya

We cut the guilt but not the flavor in this lightened up version of the popular New Orleans recipe.

Try our Chicken Andouille & Shrimp Jambalaya

Chickpea Puree with Poached Shrimp

Italian Chef Lidia Bastianich serves her flavorful poached shrimp over a homemade chickpea puree sauce. Make a large batch of the sauce and keep it on hand to serve over roasted or steamed veggies.

Try our Chickpea Puree with Poached Shrimp

Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Grilled shrimp adds a smoky layer of flavor to this classic Shrimp Scampi recipe. Serve it over a toasted baguette for a complete and filling meal.

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Mushroom and Shrimp Noodle Bowls

Get your chopsticks ready! Mushroom and shrimp share the spotlight in this takeout-inspired 30-Minute Meal recipe by Rachael Ray.

Try our Mushroom & Shrimp Noodle Bowls

Seafood Paella

Make this classic Spanish paella recipe in a cast-iron skillet to evenly distribute the heat through the dish. Once you've mastered the recipe, get creative and add in your favorite vegetables and other types of seafood.