Healthy shrimp recipes

Stir-fry with shrimp

Ree Drummond's stir-fry takes very little time, as all the ingredients cook quickly and in one pot. Ree says the key is to sauté the thicker vegetables first, as they take longer to cook.

Recipe: Stir-fry with shrimp

Pasta with shrimp and zucchini ribbons

Medium-sized shrimp are ideal for this spaghetti with zucchini strips. For a vegetarian version, omit the shrimp, double the tomatoes, and serve with a dollop of part-skim ricotta cheese.

Recipe: Pasta with shrimp and zucchini ribbons

Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Impress Caesar lovers with this low-calorie version of the salad. Ellie replaces the raw whole eggs in the dressing with pasteurized egg product, resulting in a lower cholesterol dish without sacrificing texture or flavor. The homemade croutons are also lighter—they use less oil and are baked in the oven instead of deep-fried.

Recipe: Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Louisiana Gumbo with Shrimp and Sausage

This spicy Cajun gumbo, a dish originating in Louisiana in the 18th century, derives its flavor primarily from a dark roux. Filo powder—ground dried sassafras leaves—provides its characteristic thickness. Onions, celery, and green peppers, the "holy trinity" of both Creole and Cajun cuisine, provide flavor and richness to the thick shrimp and sausage stew, served over white rice.

Recipe: Louisiana Gumbo with Shrimp and Sausage

Fried Spicy Shrimp

To enhance the seafood's flavor, Rachael Ray uses spices from spicy Italian sausage in addition to lemon juice and zest. The dish takes just 25 minutes to prepare.

Recipe: Fried Spicy Shrimp

Shrimp in lemon garlic sauce with corn grits

This dinner is super easy to make thanks to instant cornmeal. A little Parmesan cheese and a couple of tablespoons of butter are all it takes to pack a punch.

Recipe: Shrimp in lemon garlic sauce with corn grits

Shrimp scampi in a light sauce

Think shrimp scampi can't be healthy? Absolutely not! This recipe uses multigrain spaghetti and croutons, and substitutes butter for olive oil and white wine.

Recipe: Shrimp scampi in a light sauce

Seafood salad

Blend avocado, lemon juice, caper brine, and a little mayonnaise for a creamy salad dressing without the extra fat and calories.

Recipe: Seafood salad

Orecchiette pasta with shrimp in tomato sauce

Top this cute pasta (the name translates from Italian as "little ear") with shrimp and red pepper flakes: a serving is just over 500 calories.

Recipe: Orecchiette pasta with shrimp in tomato sauce

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Shrimp and Corn Chowder

This chowder uses 2% milk instead of whole milk, reducing calories without sacrificing its creamy texture. Add a spicy kick with a dash of Old Bay seasoning.

Recipe: Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Tomato soup with shrimp

Seafood broth and large shrimp give this soup a wonderful flavor, while dried chile de arbol peppers add a spicy kick.

Recipe: Tomato soup with shrimp



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