Shrimp is one of the easiest proteins to turn into a quick and delicious dinner.
It cooks fast, works well with a variety of flavors, and can be used in everything from comforting pasta dishes to lighter rice bowls and flavorful skillet meals.
Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight or looking for something fresh and satisfying for a summer dinner, shrimp is a great option for getting a meal on the table without a lot of effort.
In this collection of 10 shrimp dinner recipes, you’ll find a variety of easy and flavorful meals perfect for family dinners.
From creamy shrimp Alfredo and spicy Cajun shrimp to shrimp tacos, jambalaya, and oven baked shrimp dishes, there are plenty of options to choose from.
With quick recipes using frozen shrimp, simple sheet pan dinners, and dishes served over pasta or rice, these shrimp dinner ideas are perfect for busy weeknights when you want something tasty, quick, and satisfying.
Shrimp Dinner Recipes
Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp is a delicious seafood pasta recipe with a creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Tacos are tasty tacos with seasoned shrimp, sliced red cabbage, diced avocados and a creamy dressing made with mayo, Greek yogurt, lime juice and cilantro.
Crock Pot Shrimp Boil is a hearty slow cooker dish loaded with baby red potatoes, corn on the cob, smoked sausage and shrimp.
Jambalaya Pasta is a hearty penne pasta recipe loaded with bell peppers, shrimp, chicken breast chunks and andouille sausage all tossed in a tomato based sauce with a kick from some Cajun seasoning.
Easy Shrimp Fried Rice is a delicious dinner recipe loaded with shrimp, peas, carrots, onions, eggs, rice and soy sauce.
Baked Shrimp are tasty shrimp seasoned with garlic, lemon, paprika, soy sauce and honey.
Mongolian Shrimp is a delightful dish with large shrimp cooked in a rich seasoned soy sauce with a bit of a kick from the addition of some chili garlic sauce.
Shrimp Tortellini Alfredo is a delicious seafood pasta recipe with cheese tortellini and tender shrimp all tossed in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce.
Cajun Shrimp Pasta is a delicious dinner recipe with seasoned Cajun shrimp served over linguine noodles in a flavourful creamy sauce.
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