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    Shrimply Delicious: 19 Irresistible Shrimp Recipes

    Modified: Jul 11, 2024 ยท Published: May 18, 2024 by Sharon Rigsby ยท Leave a Comment

    Pinterest pin showing a collection of four shrimp dishes including buffalo shrimp and blackened shrimp.

    Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these 19 mouthwatering shrimp recipes! This collection has something for everyone, from quick and easy, spicy buffalo shrimp to creamy shrimp and grits.

    A collage of four shrimp recipe photos including bacon wrapped shrimp and stuffed shrimp.

    This collection will make you fall in love with shrimp all over again!

    1
    Bacon wrapped shrimp on a white plate with carrots and celery.
    Best Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Recipe with Brown Sugar
    The Best Bacon Wrapped Shrimp are amazingly delicious, with sweet and smoky bacon glazed with brown sugar and chili powder. An easy recipe, it's simple to prepare and utterly addictive.
    Check out this recipe
    2
    A Dutch oven full of Seafood Jambalaya topped with shrimp.
    Creole Seafood Jambalaya Recipe (Shrimp and Sausage)
    Creole Seafood Jambalaya with succulent shrimp, tender chicken, and spicy andouille sausage is an easy, make-ahead, flavorful, and iconic one-pot wonder.
    Check out this recipe
    3
    Cajun shrimp and grits in a white bowl garnished with chopped parsley.
    Best Cajun Shrimp and Grits (Creamy and Cheesy)
    Easy Cajun Shrimp and Grits is a classic Southern spicy shrimp and grits recipe. It features creamy parmesan cheese grits topped with perfectly seasoned, sautรฉed Cajun shrimp swimming in a decadent sauce with butter, garlic, and lemon juice.
    Check out this recipe
    4
    Blackened shrimp in a cast iron skillet garnished with lime wedges.
    Easy Blackened Shrimp Recipe – Cast Iron Skillet
    In this flavor-packed recipe, fresh shrimp are coated with a spicy blackening seasoning and pan-seared in butter in a cast iron skillet until they are tender, juicy, and simply amazing. It's the perfect main course or appetizer and takes just minutes to make.ย 
    Check out this recipe
    5
    Stir-fried shrimp and broccoli on a white plate with chop sticks.
    Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
    Spice up your dinner routine with this mouth-watering twist on a classic Chinese take-out, Quick and Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry! Loaded with veggies, it is not only downright delicious but also low in calories and a must-try for shrimp lovers.
    Check out this recipe
    6
    Buffalo shrimp on a plate with cocktail forks.
    Crispy Pan-Fried Buffalo Shrimp Recipe
    If you like shrimp and spicy foods, this quick and easy Pan-Fried Buffalo Shrimp recipe is for you! Perfect as a main dish or as an appetizer, it only takes minutes to prepare.
    Check out this recipe
    7
    Fried shrimp and a bowl of cocktail sauce on a white plate.
    Pan-Fried Shrimp (Lightly Floured & Crispy)
    This pan-fried shrimp recipe uses a light, seasoned flour coating and a hot skillet to create shrimp that are tender inside with just a hint of crispness on the outside. Ready in minutes, it's an easy stovetop recipe you can serve as-is or use as the base for buffalo shrimp, po' boys, or shrimp tacos.
    Check out this recipe
    8
    Shrimp toast on a serving plate.
    Creole Shrimp Toast Recipe – Easy & Cheesy
    Easy Creole Shrimp Toast is a tasty, bite-size, cheesy seafood appetizer comprised of a toasted bread round, blanketed with a flavorful filling made with cooked shrimp and two kinds of cheese. These delectable bites of heaven are so good; they will fairly fly off the plate and take less than 20 minutes to prepare.ย 
    Check out this recipe
    9
    BBQ shrimp and grits in a skillet.
    BBQ Shrimp and Grits Recipe
    One taste of my BBQ Shrimp and Grits, a divine combination of creamy parmesan cheese grits and succulent, briny, gulf shrimp sautรฉed in a bold and spicy Creole BBQ sauce, and you will be transported to the French Quarter in New Orleans.ย 
    Check out this recipe
    10
    A bowl of shrimp creole served over rice.
    Creamy Cajun Shrimp Recipe
    This Creamy Cajun Shrimp is a quick and easy one-skillet dinner packed with bold Louisiana flavor! Juicy shrimp simmer in a zesty Cajun cream sauce with tomatoes, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
    Check out this recipe
    11
    Fried shrimp tacos on a cutting board.
    Crispy Fried Shrimp Tacos Recipe
    Fried sweet, briny fresh shrimp with a spicy, healthy slaw with mango, tomato, and avocado, well, it just doesn't get much more delicious than this!
    Check out this recipe
    12
    A red baking dish with shrimp pasta garnished with parsley.
    Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Blue Cheese Recipe
    Easy Creamy Shrimp Pasta features tender and juicy shrimp cooked in a delightfully rich pasta sauce made with butter, cream cheese, and blue cheese. Served over pasta and packed with flavor, this lovely main dish is both hearty and satisfying!
    Check out this recipe
    13
    Two shrimp burgers with sweet potato fries.
    Easy Southern Homemade Shrimp Burgers Recipe
    Just imagine tender, juicy Gulf shrimp made into a patty, topped with yummy basil pesto aioli, and sandwiched between a soft fluffy bun, and you have one tasty Shrimp Burger!
    Check out this recipe
    14
    Crab stuffed shrimp on a black plate garnished with lemon slices.
    Crab Stuffed Shrimp Recipe Easy & Elegant
    Decadent Crab Stuffed Shrimp will make you feel like you're dining in an elegant restaurant. Delicious sweet crab meat and plump, briny shrimp are a match made in heaven. And while it may look fancy, you won't believe how easy this recipe is to prepare.
    Check out this recipe
    15
    Shrimp and Bacon Quesadillas on a plate with avocado and salsa toppings
    Shrimp Quesadillas with Bacon Recipe.
    Shrimp and Bacon Quesadillas are full of delicious shrimp, bacon, and melted cheese all wrapped up in a crunchy tortilla.
    Check out this recipe
    16
    Smoked shrimp on a plate garnished with parsley.
    Smoked Shrimp Recipe
    Smoked shrimp is an amazingly delicious recipe that only takes 15 minutes on the grill. Yes, you read that right, while most smoked dishes take hours and hours, this easy recipe is ready to eat in mere minutes.ย 
    Check out this recipe
    17
    Shrimp Pasta Salad in a white bowl garnished with a sprig of dill.
    Roasted Shrimp Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
    Roasted Shrimp Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a magical combination of fresh succulent shrimp, orzo pasta and a tasty lemon vinaigrette that you can make in less than twenty minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    18
    Hot and Cheesy Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip with toasted bread rounds ready for serving
    Hot and Cheesy Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip Recipe
    Hot and Cheesy Baked Shrimp Scampi Dip is everything the name implies! Fresh briny juicy gulf shrimp are sautรฉed in butter, garlic, and white wine and then mixed with cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella,ย and parmesan cheeses and baked until the lemony breadcrumb topping is golden brown and crusty.
    Check out this recipe
    19
    Spicy Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwiches topped with blue cheese crumbles
    Spicy Buffalo Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwich
    Spicy Buffalo Shrimp Po' Boy sandwiches are overflowing with juicy, briny, sautรฉed shrimp, plus lettuce and tomatoes, all piled on a toasted Po' Boy roll.
    Check out this recipe

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    Hello, I'm Sharon Rigsby, blogger, content creator, videographer, and photographer for Grits and Pineconesยฎ. I have over 50 years of experience in the kitchen, and I like nothing better than developing and reimagining recipes for my family, friends, and you!

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