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Scrumptious Shrimp Recipes

Updated August 20, 2010

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Credit: Jennifer Causey Styling: Claire Spollen

Shrimp are the perfect addition to just about any meal, from salads to stir-fries.

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Cajun Shrimp Linguine

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Cajun Shrimp Linguine Recipe

Classic Cajun flavors--the smoky, spicy seasoning; sweet shrimp; and onion, green bell pepper, and celery trinity--give this pasta toss a New Orleans vibe. A jolt of ground red pepper spices things up nicely, while creamy half-and-half smooths out the edges.

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Georgia Shrimp and Radish Salad

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Georgia Shrimp and Radish Salad Recipe

Radishes at the farmers' market can seem as varied and abundant as the colors of Easter eggs. Two different varieties give this salad vibrant color, texture, and flavor.

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Honey Walnut Shrimp with Asian Slaw

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Honey Walnut Shrimp with Asian Slaw Recipe

Our take on a Chinese-restaurant favorite uses the same ingredients, but skips the heavy batter and deep frying. If you can't get jumbo shrimp, use 1 pound of the largest shrimp you can find.

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Skillet Rice with Shrimp and Chicken

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Skillet Rice with Shrimp and Chicken Recipe

Simple substitutions can give this hearty dish flavorful twists: Swap sausage for chicken, crabmeat for shrimp, or make a vegetarian option by subbing vegetable stock and omitting proteins.

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Santorini Shrimp

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Santorini Shrimp Recipe

This colorful shrimp bowl comes together quickly once shrimp is added to the sauté pan. Stir in fennel, bell pepper, and remaining ingredients until heated through. Just remember, be careful to not overcook the shrimp.

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Shrimp and Spicy Mango Sauté

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Shrimp and Spicy Mango Sauté Recipe

When you don't have much time to cook, the right condiment can add layers of flavor in a flash. Oil-packed Indian mango relish (not chutney, which is too sweet) combines earthy turmeric and fenugreek with the tang of mustard and green mango. Find it in the international aisle of your grocery store.

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Sheet-Pan Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya

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Sheet-Pan Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

It’s definitely not traditional, but it sure is convenient (not to mention, way tasty). With our trusty sheet pan and a few smart supermarket shortcuts, we keep the prep for this weeknight jambalaya recipe incredibly quick and easy.

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Roasted Shrimp with Mushrooms, Broccolini, and Foaming Chive Butter Sauce

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Roasted Shrimp with Mushrooms, Broccolini, and Foaming Chive Butter Sauce Recipe

This dish is simplicity itself: Everything cooks on a roasting pan in a very hot oven in stages for just 12 minutes, and the foaming chive butter sauce takes only 2 minutes on the stovetop. Be sure to add the minced chives at the last moment after the pot comes off the heat; cooking will turn the chives bitter.

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Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli

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Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli Recipe

Instead of the usual pasta, rice soaks up all of the delicious lemon-garlic sauce in this shrimp dish. This one-pan supper comes together quickly and will please everyone around your table. Make it come together even faster by using bagged precut broccoli florets.

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Orzo Salad with Shrimp and Lemon Dressing

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Orzo Salad with Shrimp and Lemon Dressing Recipe

This simple shrimp and orzo salad is tossed with seasonal veggies and a bright, tangy dressing. Delicious at room temperature or chilled, it also makes a tasty lunch the next day if you have leftovers. You’ll need three cups of vegetables for this dish, but you can adjust the amounts of asparagus, sugar snap peas, and English peas.

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Herbed Shrimp with Tomato-Spinach Salad

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Herbed Shrimp with Tomato-Spinach Salad Recipe

Add heartiness to a simple spinach salad by serving herbed shrimp and tomatoes over greens.

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Chili-Garlic Shrimp with Coconut Rice and Snap Peas

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Chili-Garlic Shrimp with Coconut Rice and Snap Peas Recipe

Shrimp cook quickly (under 5 minutes), and a big batch takes just a couple of minutes more than a small one. Reheat for just a minute, or the shrimp may become rubbery. For even more coconut flavor, replace the 1/4 cup water in the rice mixture with coconut water.

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Creole Shrimp and Okra

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Creole Shrimp and Okra Recipe

Think of this main as shrimp and grits with a distinctly Cajun attitude. Halved okra not only looks gorgeous, but it'll also give off less "slime" than chopped okra. Let the vegetables caramelize a bit in the pan for a richer base.

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Herb-Wrapped Shrimp with Lemongrass Dipping Sauce

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Herb-Wrapped Shrimp with Lemongrass Dipping Sauce Recipe

When your garden is producing lots of shiso, use it as wrappers for these boldly flavored bundles (or buy shiso from an Asian market). You'll need 2 dozen cocktail toothpicks.

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Summer Herbed Grilled Shrimp

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Summer Herbed Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Our finishing touches--a hit of herbs, peppery olive oil, and tangy vinegar--make these shrimp the freshest, most irresistible appetizer. Leave the tails on so guests have a handle for these tasty bites.

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Sausage, Shrimp & Quinoa Skillet

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Sausage, Shrimp & Quinoa Skillet Recipe

We swapped rice for protein- and fiber-rich quinoa in this faux dirty rice, but any cooked whole grain would work well; give bulgur or farro a try to change things up.

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Shrimp Fajitas with Mango-Lime Slaw

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Shrimp Fajitas with Mango-Lime Slaw Recipe

The sizzle of a savory shrimp fajita is enough to make your day. Serve with lime wedges and Mango-Lime Slaw.

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Thai Shrimp and Eggplant Stir-Fry

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Thai Shrimp and Eggplant Stir-Fry Recipe

Shrimp adds great flavor to nearly any stir-fry dish. Serve Thai Shrimp and Eggplant Stir-Fry with lime wedges and rice noodles, if desired.

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Boiled Shrimp with Tangy Cocktail Sauce

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Boiled Shrimp with Tangy Cocktail Sauce Recipe

For a full-on shrimp boil feast, pair this dish with boiled fresh corn on the cob and baby red potatoes.

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Easy Barbecue Shrimp

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Easy Barbecue Shrimp Recipe

For a flavorful, Southern-style dish, serve this Easy Barbecue Shrimp with Jalapeno Biscuits.

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Asparagus and Snap Peas

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Asparagus and Snap Peas Recipe

Reserve some marinade to serve as the sauce, saving time and uniting flavors. For extra charred flavor, cook the veggies in a cast-iron skillet directly on the grill instead of the stovetop.

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Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits

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Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits Recipe

This classic Carolina combo makes for a flavorful and fast dinner--quick-cooking grits come together in about 5 minutes.

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Pan-Seared Shrimp with Chive Grits and Salsa Verde

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Pan-Seared Shrimp with Chive Grits and Salsa Verde Recipe

This refreshing shrimp and grits dish is made even better with the addition of salsa verde.

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Roasted Gulf Shrimp with Romesco Sauce

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Roasted Gulf Shrimp with Romesco Sauce Recipe

This recipe requires almost no effort for maximum reward. Just 10 minutes in the oven plus our special sauce equals tender, juicy shrimp with a kick.

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Pan-Seared Herb Shrimp

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Pan-Seared Herb Shrimp Recipe

The size of meat portions is shrinking, leaving more room on the plate for heart-healthy seafood. Eat fish more often, and make it pop with this herb- and lemon-packed dressing.

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Sriracha Shrimp Rolls

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Sriracha Shrimp Rolls Recipe

Buttering and toasting the rolls adds tons of rich flavor to these delicious shrimp sandwiches; don't be tempted to skip that step.

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Peppered Shrimp with White Bean and Cauliflower Puree

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Peppered Shrimp with White Bean and Cauliflower Puree Recipe

If you'd like a smoother puree, process the bean-cauliflower mixture in a food processor before stirring in the butter and cheese.

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Charred Lemon Pappardelle with Mushrooms and Shrimp

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Charred Lemon Pappardelle with Mushrooms and Shrimp Recipe

This shrimp dish chock full of zesty lemon flavors and creamy pasta.

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Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad

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Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad Recipe

The single anchovy fillet lends umami depth to the dressing without giving it any sort of strong fishy flavor.

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Crunchy Shrimp Tostada

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Crunchy Shrimp Tostada Recipe

Tostadas are the perfect build-your-own fare. Start with 6-inch whole-grain corn tortillas instead of flour, and you'll save about 30 calories and 200mg sodium. Top with a fun flavor combo of grilled shrimp and shredded cabbage, and crunch.

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Shrimp Boil with Green Olives and Lemon

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Shrimp Boil with Green Olives and Lemon Recipe

The simmering liquid is packed with flavor, which transfers nicely to the shrimp.

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Cheesy Shrimp and Grits

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Cheesy Shrimp and Grits Recipe

This quick and easy shrimp and grits recipe will wow your family as a weeknight meal or impress guests at a dinner party. The vein of the shrimp runs along the back of the shrimp, just below the surface, and is actually the digestive tract. It won't cause you harm to eat, but can taste gritty (and you definitely don't want that), so it's best to remove it. To see how to do so, click here.

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Pasta Primavera with Shrimp

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Pasta Primavera with Shrimp Recipe

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Shrimp Boil Vegetable Bowls

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Shrimp Boil Vegetable Bowls Recipe

Do the warmer days have you dreaming of low-country boils with fresh-off-the-boat seafood? Even if you can’t make it to the beach right now, this quick and easy Shrimp Boil Vegetable Bowl allows you enjoy the taste and smell of a seaside meal. To simplify your prep work, have the shrimp peeled and deveined at your favorite seafood market. Call ahead with your order, so all you have to do is pick it up

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Scrumptious Shrimp Recipes

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Cajun Shrimp Linguine

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Georgia Shrimp and Radish Salad

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Honey Walnut Shrimp with Asian Slaw

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Skillet Rice with Shrimp and Chicken

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Santorini Shrimp

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Shrimp and Spicy Mango Sauté

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Sheet-Pan Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya

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Roasted Shrimp with Mushrooms, Broccolini, and Foaming Chive Butter Sauce

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Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli

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Orzo Salad with Shrimp and Lemon Dressing

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Herbed Shrimp with Tomato-Spinach Salad

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Chili-Garlic Shrimp with Coconut Rice and Snap Peas

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Creole Shrimp and Okra

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Herb-Wrapped Shrimp with Lemongrass Dipping Sauce

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Summer Herbed Grilled Shrimp

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Sausage, Shrimp & Quinoa Skillet

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Shrimp Fajitas with Mango-Lime Slaw

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Thai Shrimp and Eggplant Stir-Fry

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Boiled Shrimp with Tangy Cocktail Sauce

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Easy Barbecue Shrimp

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Charred Asparagus and Snap Peas

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Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits

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Pan-Seared Shrimp with Chive Grits and Salsa Verde

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Roasted Gulf Shrimp with Romesco Sauce

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Pan-Seared Herb Shrimp

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Sriracha Shrimp Rolls

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