15 Healthy Shrimp Recipes

In need of an easy and healthy shrimp recipe? Here's an idea that's so quick, simple and bursting with flavor, it will become a family favorite in no time: this Garlic Shrimp! It's amazing what a little garlic, butter, and lemon juice can do for a pile of shrimp.

Looking for a healthy and easy weeknight meal? Try this shrimp and broccoli! The pair are cooked with soy sauce and and rice vinegar until bright and savory. The contrast of the crisp tender broccoli against the juicy shrimp is really something. Serve it with rice or noodles to make it a complete meal that comes together quickly!

Here’s an irresistible recipe you’ll want to make again and again…this Shrimp Rice Bowl! It got 5 stars in our house. Mix up a batch of cilantro lime rice, then top it with tender shrimp and a black bean and corn salad. This best part is a creamy, zingy chipotle ranch dressing that covers it all in deliciousness. (Yep, that’s the technical term.) 

Try this go-to Marinated Shrimp Skewers! The flavors are bold, savory, and penetrate the tender, juicy flesh in a way that a simple seasoning can’t. Throw together a few pantry ingredients, no chopping required. Make them in the broiler and they cook in just 5 minutes! 

Here’s a go-to in the fast and easy dinner category: shrimp stir fry! It’s quick to put together and the umami-packed stir fry sauce is full of irresistible flavor. It’s our favorite Easy Stir Fry Sauce that works with any type of stir fry: we’ve used it on tofu, cauliflower, or shrimp, but of course you can riff endlessly. Add your favorite vegetables to make a super-satisfying dinner that pleases everyone around the table.

Every now and then a recipe comes along that knocks our socks off. And so it was with this Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe! There’s nothing like the sweet savory combination of honey garlic glaze and juicy shrimp. The best part? It takes 10 minutes to make. This one is hits all the comforting, satisfying dinner notes with a lightning fast prep speed. It’s hard to find those recipes with that elusive trifecta of healthy, easy and delicious: and this one has it in spades.

Here’s a fun way to cook shrimp without all the hassle of a shrimp boil: try Old Bay Steamed Shrimp! This method is a combination of boiling and steaming: but it results in beautifully succulent, seasoned shrimp. Get this: the cook time is only 2 to 3 minutes! This easy preparation is fun to do and results in a seriously easy dinner recipe. Pair it with cornbread and sautéed peppers and you’ve got a meal!

Here’s an idea that has healthy weeknight meal written all over it: pesto shrimp! Turns out this bright green, garlicky sauce is the perfect pairing for this succulent shellfish. The two flavors go hand-in-hand, just like famous duos like tomatoes and basil. Serve with rice, quinoa or another whole grain for a healthy meal.

Also try: Shrimp Pesto Pasta

Here’s a recipe that knocked us off our feet: and it sounds deceptively simple. But this really is the perfect sauteed shrimp! It turns out…well, even better than good: it’s truly great! The tender, juicy savory flavor is so remarkable, you won’t be able to stop taking bites. Here’s our secret seasoning blend and exactly how to make what we think is the best sauteed shrimp.

Looking for an easy, tasty 30 minute meal that’s a hit every time? Try these classic Shrimp Fajitas! Every time we serve these, they get rave reviews from everyone around the table. The fajita veggies are seasoned to perfection, and the shrimp are juicy and buttery. Throw them in a tortilla and spritz with lime, and each bite makes you want to do a happy dance.

Move over, all other shrimp recipes! This baked shrimp is the perfect healthy, fast and easy dinner recipe. This method is so easy and the shrimp come out juicy and perfectly seasoned with garlic and herbs. You can also make Broiled Shrimp and skip the preheating step! Add breadcrumbs for a crispy coating; it’s optional but it takes these to over the top incredible status.

These healthy shrimp tacos are ultra-versatile and work for both easy weeknight meals and dinner parties. (You won't find many recipes like that!) Top the juicy shrimp with our Creamy Cilantro Taco Sauce; almost like a ranch dressing with cilantro, you might just want to bathe in it! Throw it all together with shredded cabbage, red onion and lime in a charred tortilla. Also try: Grilled Shrimp Tacos

This shrimp curry tastes better than a restaurant, but it’s a quick and easy dinner you can make at home! There is so much flavor going on here: rich coconut milk, aromatic curry paste, tangy lime and peppery basil surrounding tender, juicy shrimp. Serve it over jasmine rice and your friends and family will be singing your praises.

This cilantro lime shrimp is packed with zingy flavor: and it takes less than 10 minutes to put together! It comes out beautifully tangy and fresh. It pairs perfectly with Mexican-style flavors: serve it with rice, an avocado salad, or in tacos. Or make it into a main dish salad topped with our cilantro dressing. Here’s how to make it!

Homemade shrimp cocktail is infinitely better than a store-bought tray. Here's why: boiling the shrimp at home makes it come out perfectly tender, with a little nuance from lemon. The amount of flavor in this boiled shrimp is incredible: and it only takes 2 minutes to boil! Combine that with our famous shrimp cocktail sauce: the tangiest, most flavor-popping, horseradish-y cocktail sauce you'll have. It's a true treat!

This sheet pan shrimp boil is an easy way to make this magical meal on a weeknight: no large pot or fire required! What results is a seafood boil full of oven-roasted goodness. The corn becomes browned and caramelized, perfect against the salty and seasoned nuance of cozy Old Bay. And the shrimp come out perfectly seasoned and tender! It's great for weeknights or entertaining.

Is there anything more delicious than succulent, garlicky shrimp right off the grill? Here’s a seriously easy shrimp recipe using lemon and garlic: and it takes only 2 to 4 minutes! There’s really nothing faster on the grill, and it makes for a simple, healthy dinner. 

Also try: Grilled Shrimp Skewers