Favorite Grilled Shrimp Recipes

Thai-style shrimp with coconut rice

A simple marinade gives grilled shrimp a whole new look. Here, we use lime juice, curry paste, and garlic. After a few minutes in the refrigerator and then on the grill, the shrimp will be infused with the flavors of Thai cuisine, turning into a delicious dish!

Recipe: Thai-style shrimp with coconut-basil rice

Shrimp and Zucchini Fajitas

These Tex-Mex-style fajitas feature grilled shrimp seasoned with chili powder, chipotle powder, and paprika. This dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Fajita with Fried Zucchini

Salad with grilled shrimp, arugula and watermelon

Make a refreshing arugula and watermelon salad with cucumber, mint, onion and olives, and top it with spicy grilled shrimp.

Recipe: Arugula and watermelon salad with grilled shrimp

Grilled shrimp with chimichurri sauce

Trisha serves grilled shrimp with a simple salsa of cilantro, mango, lime juice, jalapeño, and red onion—the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.

Recipe: Grilled shrimp with mango salsa

Fried shrimp with rice noodles

Grilled shrimp cooks quickly, just a couple of minutes on each side. This means you can prepare a complete meal in just 35 minutes.

Recipe: Grilled shrimp with rice noodles

Shrimp and radicchio salad with honey balsamic dressing

Grilled shrimp is quite easy to transform into a hearty and delicious summer dish. Valerie proves this with her recipe: grilled radicchio with shrimp, dressed with an easy-to-make honey-mustard dressing.

Recipe: Grilled Shrimp and Radicchio

Grilled shrimp with fried tomato sauce

To enhance the flavor of the dish, Bobby also grills the tomatoes for the cocktail sauce. Be sure to brush the tomatoes with olive oil to prevent them from sticking to the grill grate.

Recipe: Smoked shrimp with grilled tomato cocktail sauce

Shrimp skewers and plantains

Plantains don't necessarily have to be deep-fried! Ripe ones (yellow with black spots) are delicious grilled—a great addition to flavorful shrimp kebabs.

Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Plantains

Niçoise Salad with Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Bobby retains some of the classic elements of the Niçoise salad (green beans and potatoes), but he also adds flavorful, seasoned grilled shrimp to his recipe.

Recipe: Niçoise Salad with Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Fajitas with shrimp, mushrooms and corn

Tired of cooking the same old thing on weekdays? During the summer months, you can easily spice up your menu with these marinated and grilled shrimp. We love stuffing them into tortillas with corn, poblano peppers, and fried mushrooms, but you can use your favorite fillings.

Recipe: Fajitas with shrimp, mushrooms and corn

Grilled Shrimp Salad

This recipe calls for metal skewers. If you don't have any, you can use wooden ones, but be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes first to prevent them from catching fire on the grill.

Recipe: Leaf salad with goat cheese and grilled shrimp

Fried Shrimp Tacos with Tropical Salsa

If you love sweet and smoky combinations, this recipe is for you. Grilled shrimp marinated in chipotle peppers are served with pineapple salsa for the perfect flavor balance.

Recipe: Grilled shrimp tacos with tropical salsa

Grilled shrimp with garlic (gambas al ajillo)

Bobby seasons the shrimp with a flavorful Spanish-style marinade: place the shrimp on the grill immediately after brushing them with the marinade. Grill them on skewers for easy turning and handling.

Recipe: Grilled Garlic Shrimp "Gambas al Ajillo"

Pasta "Fra Diavolo" with seafood

Giada adds tender shrimp, clams, and lobster to her Fra Diavolo pasta. The subtle sweetness of the seafood balances the heat of the tomato sauce.

Recipe: Pasta "Fra Diavolo" with grilled seafood

Grilled Caesar Salad with Shrimp

This quick Caesar dressing contains the key ingredients that make this sauce so delicious: anchovies, garlic, and plenty of lemon juice. Spread it on romaine lettuce and a toasted baguette—this unique grilled salad is perfect for a hot summer day.

Recipe: Grilled Caesar Salad with Shrimp

Hot dogs with fried shrimp and vegetable relish

These simple hot dogs are made with just two ingredients: shrimp and mayonnaise. You can assemble them and make the relish the day before serving by refrigerating them overnight.

Recipe: Hot dog with grilled shrimp cutlets and fried vegetable dressing

Grilled Shrimp with Polenta

This version of corn grits shrimp uses store-bought polenta—no one wants to stand over a hot pot of grits on a hot day. The shrimp, polenta, and grape tomatoes are grilled together for just a few minutes. Then, coat them in spiced butter; it melts into a luxurious sauce for the hot shrimp.

Recipe: Polenta with grilled shrimp

Greek salad with grilled shrimp, orzo pasta and vinaigrette dressing

Bobby showcases the freshness and simplicity of Mediterranean cuisine in this easy grilled shrimp salad recipe. The shrimp are ready when they turn a light pink.

Recipe: Greek salad with grilled shrimp and vinaigrette dressing

Fried Shrimp Po-Boy Sandwich

A tangy marinade of smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce gives these shrimp sandwiches a rich flavor. For an extra crunch, try grilling a sliced ​​baguette.

Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Po-Boy Sandwich

Grilled shrimp with roasted tomato cocktail sauce

The sauce can be served warm or at room temperature alongside grilled shrimp. This dish is perfect for a party or a simple dinner: simply make a fresh salad and add some thick-crusted bread to complete the dish.

Recipe: Grilled shrimp with baked tomato sauce

Grilled shrimp scampi

Bobby Flay grills this classic dish. You'll have a complete meal ready in less than an hour.

Recipe: Grilled shrimp in garlic sauce

Marinated Old Bay Shrimp on a Grill Pan

These shrimp are marinated for just 30 minutes in a flavorful blend of lemon juice, garlic, and Old Bay seafood seasoning. They're incredibly delicious, but resist the temptation to marinate them longer, as the lemon juice will begin to "cook" the shrimp, making them tough.

Recipe: Marinated Old Bay Shrimp on a Grill Pan

Grilled marinated shrimp with chili and garlic

This quick shrimp marinade is a simplified version of the popular Vietnamese nuoc mam cham sauce, a mixture of Asian fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chili pepper. Instead of fresh chili pepper, use crushed red pepper flakes to save time. Finely grate the garlic to prevent it from burning on the grill.

Recipe: Grilled marinated shrimp with chili and garlic

Grilled Shrimp with Coconut and Lime

This quick and easy marinade is a great way to use up leftover coconut milk—you only need a small amount. It adds a sweet flavor to grilled shrimp, and the marinating process takes just 30 minutes. Serve the flavorful grilled shrimp with steamed white rice or rice noodles for a light and delicious dinner.

Recipe: Grilled Shrimp with Coconut and Lime