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53 Easy Shrimp Recipes for Weeknight Dinners
Updated on Sep. 13, 2024
Our Test Kitchen’s Favorite Easy Shrimp Dinners
If you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner, try Fajita-Style Shrimp & Grits, Garlic Lemon Shrimp, Seafood Gumbo, Pesto Corn Salad with Shrimp and Spicy Shrimp with Rice.
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Skewered Ginger Shrimp with Plums
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sweet, simple and sensational, these shrimp skewers boast loads of flavor with just four ingredients. Throw them on the grill for a quick dinner or tasty potluck dish. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 skewer: 173 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 1295mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
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Popcorn Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love combining classic recipes. This healthy dish brings together crispy popcorn shrimp and tacos! It’s one of my family’s favorites. To make the tacos lower in carbs, use lettuce instead of tortillas. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 456 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 213mg cholesterol, 414mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 8g fiber), 29g protein.
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Sesame Cilantro Shrimp
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
On days when I don't feel like spending much time in the kitchen, I reach for shrimp. I can have a hot meal in the table in 10 minutes. —Tami Penunuri, League City, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup shrimp mixture (calculated without rice): 153 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 461mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Make sure you’re using the right type of shrimp in your recipes.
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Blackened Shrimp
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With a nice amount of spice, this blackened shrimp makes for a great quick dinner. It’s perfect served over rice. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
about 10 shrimp: 230 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 230mg cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
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Easy Seafood Salad
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This super simple, deceptively delicious recipe was inspired by a seafood salad I had in the Bahamas that featured conch. I substituted crab and shrimp for the conch and liked it even more! —Cindy Heyd, Edmond, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 128 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 309mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.
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Honey Garlic Shrimp
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tender, chewy shrimp is covered in a thin sauce made of honey, garlic, ginger and soy sauce. Serve it over rice, where the sauce will trickle down to flavor it and elevate the dish. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
about 10 shrimp: 320 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 207mg cholesterol, 1125mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein.
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Easy Jambalaya
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings.
From the Recipe Creator:
I brought this easy jambalaya to a Sunday potluck and it was quickly gobbled up. When friends asked me for the recipe, they couldn't believe how easy it was! —Tami Kuehl, Loup City, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 601 calories, 32g fat (14g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 2159mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.
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Shrimp Burgers
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These crisp and tender shrimp burgers are a nice change of pace from your traditional salmon and crab cake burgers. While they’re ready in just 30 minutes, you can make the shrimp ahead of time and let it sit overnight. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 burger: 480 calories, 26g fat (3g saturated fat), 189mg cholesterol, 813mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.
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Sheet-Pan Chipotle-Lime Shrimp Bake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to make this seafood dinner for company because it tastes amazing, but takes very little effort to throw together. Use asparagus, Broccolini or a mix of the two. It’s all about what's available for a decent price. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 394 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein.
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Steamed Shrimp
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These simple steamed shrimp cook in just 20 minutes and retain a lemon garlic flavor. If you’re serving the shrimp cold, drop them in an ice bath after steaming. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked shrimp: 144 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 207mg cholesterol, 201mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat.
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Tequila Lime Shrimp Zoodles
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tangy shrimp dish is a smart way to cut carbs without sacrificing flavor. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use thinly julienned zucchini to get a similar effect. —Brigette Schroeder, Yorkville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 246 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Light & Lemony Scampi
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A touch more lemon helped me trim the calories in our favorite shrimp scampi recipe. For those who want to indulge, pass around the Parmesan. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without cheese): 378 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 146mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Shrimp Cobb Salad
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This salad is both healthy and delicious. I often use a grill pan, but you can simply saute, too. Use any greens you like—it’s a versatile salad. — Nicholas Monfre, Hudson, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 726 calories, 59g fat (12g saturated fat), 349mg cholesterol, 1392mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 8g fiber), 36g protein.
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Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband often ordered pineapple fried rice at Thai restaurants, so I surprised him by tweaking some similar recipes to come up with a version that's both simple and delicious. —Bonnie Brien, Pacific Grove, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 491 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 513mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein.
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Coconut Chicken and Shrimp
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was looking for a fun, easy weeknight dinner based on our favorite shrimp dish that was healthier than fast food. This has become a favorite! —Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 659 calories, 31g fat (14g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 735mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein.
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Shrimp Fried Rice
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This delectable shrimp fried rice is filled with color and taste that makes it vanish fast. Our family of four can't get enough of it. Bacon adds crispness and a hint of heartiness. Consider it when you need a different main dish or brunch item. —Sandra Thompson, White Hall, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 332 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 236mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.
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Cajun Boil on the Grill
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with these everything-in-one seafood packets for a family reunion, since the recipe can be increased to feed a bunch. The packets steam up inside, so open them carefully. —Allison Brooks, Fort Collins, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 509 calories, 30g fat (7g saturated fat), 181mg cholesterol, 1302mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 40g protein.
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Shrimp Asparagus Pasta
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We’ve all heard that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so when I plan a romantic dinner, this shrimp asparagus pasta with angel hair is one dish I like to serve. It is easy on the budget and turns out perfectly for two. —Shari Neff, Takoma Park, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1-3/4 cups: 488 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 584mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.
Try this shrimp spaghetti, a colorful one-dish meal with peppers, onions and garlic.
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Shrimp Creole
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
An authentic Cajun dish, this tastes even better if refrigerated overnight to allow all the flavors to blend.
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 358 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 224mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.
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Thai Shrimp Salad for 2
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a deliciously different salad that blends grilled shrimp, a lean source of protein, with the low-calorie crunch of cucumber and onion. It's tossed and dressed with Thai flavors of sesame, cilantro, lime and refreshing mint.
—Annette Traverso, San Rafael, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 212 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.
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Feta Shrimp Tacos
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A unique combination of taco seasoning and feta cheese works remarkably well in these refreshing tacos. It’s a goodthing you get two per serving, because you won’t want to stop at one! —Athena Russell, Florence, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos (calculated without avocado): 443 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 150mg cholesterol, 882mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 30g protein.
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Ragin’ Cajun Eggplant and Shrimp Skillet
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We have a large summer garden where lots of produce lingers into fall. That’s when we harvest our onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and eggplant—some of the key ingredients of this dish. —Barbara Hahn, Park Hills, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 399 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 641mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein.
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Shrimp with Orzo and Feta
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tender, hearty and flavorful, this recipe is one of my favorites! Garlic and a splash of lemon add to the fresh taste and heart-healthy benefits of shrimp. —Sarah Hummel, Moon Township, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 406 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 180mg cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 9g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Cajun Grilled Shrimp
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The kicked-up marinade on these shrimp makes this a flavor-packed dish. Serve over rice, and make sure to squeeze those charred lemons over top—that makes them taste extra bright and delicious. —Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 skewers: 168 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 184mg cholesterol, 575mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.
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Curry Shrimp
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this Indian-style shrimp when we were entertaining some friends, one of our favorite things to do. It works on the stovetop or the grill. —Shana Conradt, Appleton, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 147 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Shrimp Pasta Primavera
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. So when I invite that special guy to dinner, I like to prepare something equally wonderful. This well-seasoned pasta dish has lots of flavor, and it won't hurt your budget! —Shari Neff, Takoma Park, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 581 calories, 32g fat (6g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 783mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.
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One-Pan Sweet Chili Shrimp and Veggies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe has everything I'm looking for in a weeknight family dinner: A quick and nutritious meal that my kids will eat! My oldest son loves shrimp and I thought it could work really well as a sheet-pan supper. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 199 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
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Creole Shrimp Pizza
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pizza and the flavors of Creole cuisine blend amazingly well in this hearty dish with a crispy crust. Add more hot sauce to boost the heat if you like things spicy. —Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 378 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 969mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.
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Bang Bang Shrimp Cake Sliders
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 sliders
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves these shrimp sliders. The bang bang slaw dressing and shrimp cake patties can be made ahead. When ready to serve, toss the cabbage slaw and sear the shrimp cakes, then assemble and enjoy. —Kim Banick, Salem Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 slider: 210 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 321mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
Don’t forget to try this copycat bang bang shrimp recipe at your home.
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Spicy Coconut Shrimp with Quinoa
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Help yourself to a plate full—generous servings are still lower in calories and big on protein. If you have company, you can add a salad and call it a day. —Keri Whitney, Castro Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup shrimp mixture with 3/4 cup quinoa: 330 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 451mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Rosemary Shrimp with Spaghetti
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this recipe on a busy weeknight when I was pressed for time. Now it’s my go-to dish whenever I need a quick, nutritious meal. Serve this with garlic bread so you can scoop every last bit of goodness off your plate! —Candace Havely, Sterling, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 349 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 366mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 8g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The Cheesecake Factory has an extensive menu, but I always seem to order their delicious fresh and citrusy Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with pasta. I'd enjoyed it enough times that I was confident I reproduce it to share with friends and family. I think I hit it spot on! When I have fresh basil from the garden I use that instead of parsley.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 387 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 146mg cholesterol, 239mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.
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Rosemary Garlic Shrimp
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Delicate shrimp take on fabulous flavor when simmered in a chicken broth mixed with garlic and ripe olives. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 110 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 473mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.
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Thai Shrimp Soup
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This tasty crowd-pleasing soup comes together in minutes, and I like the fact that the ingredients are available in my little local grocery store. —Jessie Grearson, Falmouth, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 163 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 505mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Lemony Shrimp & Snow Pea Pasta
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This pretty pasta is a family favorite —the kids love the light lemony flavor and I love that they devour the fresh veggies. You can use other types of pasta for variety, like bow ties or corkscrews. —Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 279 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 390mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Lettuce forms a crispy shell that's full of possibilities, depending on what's in your fridge. Swap shrimp for cooked chicken, pork or tofu. Mix in any veggies you want: carrots, broccoli, snow peas and chopped zucchini are all fantastic add-ins. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
2 lettuce wraps: 306 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 777mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Mediterranean Shrimp ‘n’ Pasta
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sun-dried tomatoes and curry take center stage in this dish that's loaded with tender shrimp and pasta. —Shirley Kunde, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 368 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 173mg cholesterol, 702mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Ginger-Chutney Shrimp Stir-Fry
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I made this recipe a lot when I was juggling college, work and a growing family. It tastes like you spent a lot of time making it, yet only takes minutes to pull together. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without rice): 356 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 1102mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
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Broccoli Shrimp Alfredo
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After tasting fettuccine Alfredo at a restaurant, I came up with this shrimp Alfredo with broccoli version at home. Not only does my family love the creamy dish, but my husband prefers it to the one at the restaurant. —Rae Natoli, Kingston, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 809 calories, 50g fat (30g saturated fat), 270mg cholesterol, 1030mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 38g protein.
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Barbecued Shrimp & Peach Kabobs
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Shrimp grilled with peaches and green onions really sets off fireworks! The spicy seasonings even helped me win a ribbon at a county fair. —Jen Smallwood, Portsmouth, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 kabob: 170 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 289mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit.
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Shrimp and Grits
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A southern specialty sometimes called breakfast shrimp, this shrimp and grits recipe tastes fantastic for brunch or dinner, or any time company’s coming. It’s down-home comfort food at its finest. —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup grits with 1/2 cup shrimp mixture: 699 calories, 44g fat (22g saturated fat), 240mg cholesterol, 1835mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 41g protein.
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Thai Shrimp Stir-Fry
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Peanut butter gives this tasty blend of red peppers, snow peas and shrimp its Thai flavor, while ginger and red pepper flakes spice it up. I like to serve the colorful main dish over pasta—everyone just loves it! —Jeanne Fisher of Simi Valley, California.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 206 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 565mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
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West African Shrimp
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My girls have always loved seafood, so I invented a shrimp dish with coconut milk and ginger. They raved; I was delighted. It's great with jasmine rice. —Sharon Scaletta, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups (calculated without rice): 373 calories, 26g fat (19g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 763mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.
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Grilled Lemon-Dill Shrimp
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This grilled shrimp is one of my go-to recipes when I stare at the freezer and draw a blank. Add veggies if desired, but grill them separately. —Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 221 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 578mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fat.
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Sesame Noodles with Shrimp & Snap Peas
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Stir-fries and busy nights are a match made in heaven. For a boost of vibrant color and freshness, I sometimes stir in chopped cilantro just before I serve it from the pan. —Nedra Schell, Fort Worth, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 418 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 8g fiber), 29g protein.
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Hearty Shrimp Risotto
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Super creamy and packed with shrimp, this impressive Italian meal maker is special enough to serve company. Laced with the warm flavors of white wine, goat cheese and fresh spinach, it’s scrumptious, comforting and so fast! —Lydia Becker, Parkville, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 405 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 832mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Quick & Easy New Orleans Shrimp
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’ve simplified my mom's Shrimp Creole—she made it for us growing up. Now it's effortless comfort food I make for my own family. —Crystal Milne, Urbana, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups with 3/4 cup cooked rice: 371 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 720mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 24g protein.
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Dijon Shrimp with Pasta
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I combined several family recipes to create this dish, which I like to serve when we have company. If my husband had his way, I’d make it every night. —Gail Cawsey, Geneseo, Illinois. Looking for more? Check out our collection of easy shrimp recipes.
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup pasta with 3/4 cup sauce : 547 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 197mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein.
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Shrimp Fajitas
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’ve lost 50 pounds recently and my husband, Jere, has lost 65. We’re always looking for tasty ways to keep the weight off. I think working moms would love it as much as we do because it's so quick and easy. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
2 fajitas with 1/4 cup sour cream mixture and 2 tablespoons salsa: 418 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 147mg cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.
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Grilled Shrimp Pasta
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This pasta came about one night when I started making up dinner as I went along, using what I had on hand. We knew it turned out amazing with the very first bite. —Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 445 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 158mg cholesterol, 416mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 3 fat.
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Shrimp & Feta Skillet
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My friend’s feisty Italian grandmother, Gemma, makes a dish similar to my shrimp with tomatoes. When I make this recipe, I think of Gemma and smile while stirring. —Celeste Ehrenberg, Topeka, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups (calculated without bread): 261 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 187mg cholesterol, 1092mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein.
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Shrimp Piccata
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I serve this easy shrimp piccata recipe with crusty French bread and asparagus. —Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 295 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 715mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
