Healthy Shrimp Recipes For Dinner

If you’re still craving the lemon garlic butter of this classic, try this recipe which slashes the fat and still gives you all of the decadent flavor.

Get the recipe for Shrimp Scampi With Linguine Pasta.

Shrimp in Tomato-Olive-Caper Sauce with Polenta

This recipe builds upon flavor instead of adding fat. Tomatoes, olives, and capers cook down in a white wine sauce and creamy polenta catches all of the tangy goodness.

Get the recipe for Shrimp in Tomato-Olive-Caper Sauce.

Roasting shrimp with Old Bay seasoning gives another dimension to this classic appetizer. Plus, once you see how easy it is to make your own cocktail sauce you’ll never go back to the wimpy bottled stuff.

Get the recipe for Oven-Roasted Shrimp Cocktail Recipe.

Turkey kielbasa lightens up this nod to the classic Southern dish, leaving room for a bit of cheddar cheese to fortify the grits.

Get the recipe for Southern-Style Shrimp and Grits Recipe.

The trick to making this dish a winner is toasting the unsweetened coconut before coating the shrimp. A quick dip in coconut milk adds a hint of tropical flavor.

When you see how easy it is to make your own lo mein at home you’ll never want to gloppy take-out stuff again. Bonus, you can mix and match your favorite veggies.

Marinating shrimp in a combination of orange juice, chipotle pepper, and garlic infuses this dish with sweet-and-spicy flavor. Tip: To make more than one quesadilla at a time use the oven instead of a saute pan.

A classic warm bacon dressing makes this protein-packed salad perfect for a quick lunch but also fancy enough for guests.

When life gives you leftover shrimp, turn it into these easy weeknight tacos.

Summer rolls are spring rolls lean and clean cousin. The mild flavor of shrimp is the perfect foil for crunchy veggies, tangy mango, and super thin rice noodles.

All the traditional dishes are available, such as shrimp scampi, baked shrimp, lemon garlic shrimp, shrimp pasta, and more. Whether you’re looking for a low-calorie stir-fry that’s loaded with vegetables or a heart-healthy one-pot supper, there’s something for everyone here. Whichever option you select, you’re guaranteed a nutritious dinner filled with succulent shrimp bits. For quick lunches that will impress, try our Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp or Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos.

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Garlic-Sautéed Shrimp

Peeled shrimp may be easier to prepare, but in this recipe, the shells—and heads, if you can find any—are quickly turned into a flavorful stock that boosts the dish’s flavor. The shrimp with garlic sauce can be used over pasta or risotto as a topping or served as an appetizer.

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Shrimp Cobb Salad with Dijon Dressing

In this tasty and simple variation on the traditional Cobb salad, shrimp has been used in place of the chicken. Even though it only takes 20 minutes to prepare, this filling salad is stylish enough to present to guests and is ideal for midweek dinners.

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Peppery Barbecue-Glazed Shrimp with Vegetables & Orzo

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In this quick and simple 30-minute dinner dish for healthy BBQ shrimp, shrimp are seasoned with a peppery spice combination and served with zucchini, peppers, and whole-grain orzo. Since the vegetables and shrimp are cooked in the same skillet, cleanup is also a breeze.

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Summer Shrimp Salad

To make this nutritious shrimp salad stand out, use a variety of vibrant tomatoes. For a light dinner salad that’s ideal for summer entertaining, cooking the shrimp with fresh herbs and garlic infuses them with flavor without coming across as too harsh.

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BBQ Shrimp with Garlicky Kale & Parmesan-Herb Couscous

Dry whole-wheat couscous is a favorite quick-cooking whole-grain weekday dish in the United States since it has been partially cooked. Also, by purchasing peeled shrimp, a bag of kale that has already been chopped, and a bottle of barbecue sauce, you can finish preparing this healthy dinner quickly.

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Shrimp, Pomelo & Green Mango Salad

You may have noticed enormous pomelos in your local supermarket; here is your chance to enjoy the gorgeous fruit, which has a grapefruit flavor. This salad is loaded with green mango, peppery watercress, fresh herbs, and salty shrimp. Look for palm sugar in Asian markets—frequently it’s offered in cakes that resemble pods.

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Shrimp & Egg Fried Rice

A great weeknight dinner can be made in just 30 minutes with this nutritious egg, veggie, and shrimp fried rice. The rice in this recipe is cooked along with the rest of the dinner, which streamlines the process of making fried rice, which is often made with leftover rice that has been cooked a day in advance.

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Shrimp Paulista

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Mushroom & Shrimp Quinoa Risotto

The super-grain of Peru, quinoa, has a creamy and delicate texture that works well in dishes like this risotto that are traditionally made with rice. It is incredibly filling, gluten-free, and full in protein and fiber. The most popular form of quinoa is white, but you can also buy red, black, or multicolored quinoa; any of these varieties will work in this recipe. Increase the amount of mushrooms in this simple, healthful recipe and omit the shrimp for a vegetarian variation.

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Weeknight Shrimp Boil

This quick shrimp boil recipe packs all the fun of a beach-party meal into an easy weeknight dinner. Chicken sausage cuts calories and the leek adds extra veggies.

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Charred Shrimp, Pesto & Quinoa Bowls

Many scampi recipes involve cooking the shrimp with the other ingredients. You can do that here, too, but the benefit of cooking the shrimp separately is twofold: it’s easier not to overcook them, and you can whisk in the butter to create a smooth, emulsified sauce. Serve as an appetizer or as a main course with rice, orzo or your favorite grain, spooning the garlicky sauce over everything. It’s also great with crusty bread.

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Quick Shrimp Scampi

The shrimp is frequently cooked alongside the other ingredients in scampi recipes. You can do that in this situation as well, but boiling the shrimp separately has the advantage of making it simpler to avoid overcooking them and allowing you to whisk in the butter to make a smooth, emulsified sauce. With rice, orzo, or your preferred grain, serve as an appetizer or a main course while dousing everything in the garlicky sauce. Also delicious with crusty bread.

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Chicken & Shrimp Alfredo

This quick pasta dish takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and is an improved version of the traditional fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and shrimp. You can easily offer company a family-friendly weekday dinner by adding a straightforward green salad.

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Thai-Inspired Peanut Shrimp Noodles

Thanks to prepared shrimp and a variety of crunchy vegetables, this nutritious peanut shrimp noodle meal comes together quickly. A precooked cocktail shrimp can be found in the seafood department of your local supermarket.

Shrimp Recipes

This list of 40 crave-worthy, healthy shrimp recipes are easy to make, filling, and totally perfect for easy lunches, busy weeknights, or relaxed weekend dinners.

Spicy Coconut Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Mango Basil Salsa

These super light and refreshing grilled shrimp wraps feature a quick 30-minute marinade with jalapeños, ginger, and coconut milk, and a mango basil salsa you’re going to want to put on everything.

9. Skinny Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

You’d never know this Cajun-spiced alfredo was lightened up, thanks to less butter and cheese, and milk instead of cream. It’s so decadent. Plus, it’s ready in under 30 minutes.

10. Shrimp in Thai Coconut Sauce

Coconut milk, curry, peanut butter, and lime come together to make a rich and flavorful sauce that cloaks these tender shrimpies sautéed with bell pepper. Garnish with fresh cilantro and basil, serve over rice or noodles, close your eyes, and pretend you’re in Thailand.

11. Shrimp or Chicken and Lentil Tacos

These versatile and healthy tacos can be made with chicken, lentils, or shrimp, and are topped with the creamiest, most addicting chipotle sauce.

12. Spicy Shrimp Pasta with Tomatoes and Garlic

Plump cherry tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and plenty of garlic deliver tons of flavor and spice to this simple fra-diavolo inspired shrimp pasta.

13. Chipotle Shrimp Burritos with Avocado Crema

The secret to this avocado crema sauce is in its simplicity. Just 3 ingredients for all that flavor. The secret ingredient is canned green chile enchilada sauce.

14. Tequila Shrimp Taco Salad

Say adios to sad salads, because this chili and tequila spiked shrimp taco salad will be your new favorite way to get your veggies while still feeling like you’re eating a taco.

15. Crispy Baked Garlic Shrimp

These baked garlic shrimp with a sprinkle of bread crumbs, served as a fast appetizer or sheet pan meal, omit the butter in favor of heart-healthy olive oil.