The best shrimp recipes

If you're craving shrimp in a creamy lemon sauce, you don't have to go to a restaurant. Prepare a delicious dish at home with these recipes from chefs.

Linguine with shrimp for a romantic evening

Ina Garten's recipe uses lemon juice, lemon zest, and even lemon slices. Simmer the linguine in the garlic-lemon sauce for a couple of minutes just before serving to allow the pasta to better absorb all the flavors.

Recipe: Linguine with shrimp for a romantic evening

Shrimp with lemon-vermouth sauce

Rich garlic flavor, endless serving options, and all you need is one pan—this shrimp dish is a guaranteed hit. Serve it simply as an appetizer or spoon it over cooked pasta for a high-protein main course.

Recipe: Shrimp with lemon-vermouth sauce

Shrimp baked in garlic sauce

To make this simple dish for special guests, place marinated shrimp in a shallow baking dish, coat with a buttery-crispy dressing, and bake for just 10 minutes.

Recipe: Shrimp baked in garlic sauce

Shrimp in garlic-lemon sauce with pasta

If you love shrimp scampi, you can make it. Tyler Florence proves it's easy with his recipe. He prepares the shrimp on a beautiful lake in Louisiana, but you can make it just as delicious in your own kitchen.

Recipe: Shrimp in garlic-lemon sauce with pasta

Shrimp in lemon garlic sauce with corn grits

Top the finished cornmeal with a little grated Parmesan and 1 tablespoon of butter to create a soft base for the tender lemon shrimp. This is a delicious dish you won't regret.

Recipe: Shrimp in lemon garlic sauce with corn grits

Fried shrimp with garlic sauce

Cook shrimp scampi just like the restaurant with this recipe from our chefs. Tip: If the sauce is too thin, add 1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs, stir, and bring to a boil. The breadcrumbs will thicken the sauce so it perfectly coats the shrimp.

Recipe: Fried shrimp with garlic sauce

Grilled shrimp in garlic sauce

Grill shrimp outdoors. Toss them in Bobby Flay's quick garlic marinade with a hint of fennel seeds, then grill them until crispy. A lemon sauce with fresh tarragon and thyme is the perfect finishing touch.

Recipe: Grilled shrimp in garlic sauce

Creamy Shrimp Scampi Dip

Professional chefs have combined the best of shrimp scampi recipes—garlic, lemon, and the shrimp themselves—with mozzarella, sour cream, mayonnaise, and Parmesan to create a rich, creamy dip. Serve this appetizer with bread or crackers—it's sure to please everyone.

Recipe: Creamy Shrimp Scampi Dip

Shrimp with garlic, lemon and parsley

This recipe combines parsley shrimp with garlic toast. Simply fry the shrimp, toast some thick-crusted bread, drizzle with a butter-based sauce, and serve.

Recipe: Shrimp with garlic, lemon and parsley

Couscous with basil pesto and fried shrimp

Couscous is a great choice for a quick meal. Layer Sandra Lee's shrimp recipe on pesto couscous for a dinner the whole family will love.

Recipe: Couscous with basil pesto and fried shrimp

Grilled shrimp with soy sauce, fresh ginger and garlic

Brush large shrimp with Bobby's sweet and tangy honey-lime rub. Then simply grill them for 1-2 minutes per side and transfer to a plate.

Recipe: Grilled shrimp with soy sauce, fresh ginger and garlic

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Mac and cheese with shrimp

This hybrid of mac and cheese and your favorite garlic shrimp dish is incredibly cheesy and delicious.

Recipe: Mac and cheese with shrimp

Pasta with shrimp and zucchini ribbons

This low-fat dish packs a punch, combining a variety of flavors. You'll find zucchini ribbons, vibrant cherry tomatoes, garlicky shrimp, and whole-wheat spaghetti.

Recipe: Pasta with shrimp and zucchini ribbons

Scampi shrimp with Mediterranean couscous

Scampi on couscous is one of Giada De Laurentiis's favorite Sicilian seafood dishes. Cook the couscous in a spiced tomato broth and serve it with shrimp in garlic oil, and you'll soon fall in love with it just as much.

Recipe: Scampi shrimp with Mediterranean couscous

Shrimp scampi in a light sauce

This multigrain spaghetti and garlic shrimp dish is anything but bland: it's cooked in a white wine and lemon sauce and served with crushed multigrain croutons.

Recipe: Shrimp scampi in a light sauce

Shrimp and scallops with linguine pasta

Let's go beyond shrimp and add more to this dish. Tender scallops are a welcome addition – they pair perfectly with the garlic-lemon sauce. And no one will likely complain about the extra protein.

Recipe: Shrimp and scallops with linguine pasta

Shrimp Alfredo Casserole

Simply pour a packet of pasta, a package of shrimp, and a few other simple ingredients into a baking dish and bake. Just before serving, stir in some heavy cream and sprinkle with finely grated cheese.

Recipe: Shrimp Alfredo Casserole







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