How To Cook Shrimp – 10 Easy Recipes To Try

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How To Cook Shrimp – 10 Easy Recipes To Try

If you are like us and have already lost track of all the time you have spent quarantining at home, by now you are probably loosing your mind. You have a few options when it comes to spending your time. You can take up different hobbies, you can start working out and a healthy lifestyle, or you can start cooking. So, if cooking was your choice, then we’ve got you covered. Today, in particular, we are going to teach you how to cook shrimp. Not just because it is super delicious, but also because it is very healthy. So, start your cooking journey with these 10 simple, easy and super tasty shrimp recipes.

Shrimp and avocado salad for a simple and healthy meal

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How to cook shrimp

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb pan-seared citrus shrimp
  • 8 cups greens
  • olive oil
  • juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 shallot
  • 4 oz. sliced almonds
  • salt and pepper

This pan-seared citrus shrimp is the perfect addition to any salad

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Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl toss the citrus shrimp with the greens.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and toss again.
  3. Finally add the shallots, avocado and almonds, season with salt and pepper and toss again.

Simple, easy and delicious

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Source: Foodie Crush

Easy shrimp scampi recipe

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Shrimp recipes

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deviened
  • 12 oz. linguine
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley

This is really easy to make and a perfect dinner meal

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Instructions:

  1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions.
  2. In a skillet melt the butter with the olive oil and saute the garlic.
  3. Add wine and simmer for about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  5. Finally toss the shrimp with the pasta.

The perfect dinner meal for two

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Source: Cooking Classy

Keto recipe for creamy Tuscan shrimp

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Shrimp dinner ideas

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb shrimp. deveined and tails removed
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 tbsp basil, chopped

Here’s the step by step tutorial

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Instructions:

  1. In a skillet heat the oil and butter. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper and saute for 1 minute. Remove the shrimp from the skillet.
  2. Add the garlic, tomatoes and spinach to the skillet and saute for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the parmesan cheese, heavy cream and basil. Simmer on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes and add the shrimp, stirring to combine.

And voila, you have yourself the perfect dinner 

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Source: Gimme Delicious

Healthy Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet

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Cooked shrimp recipes

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 jars diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • chopped parsley

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Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425℉.
  2. In a skillet heat oil and saute the onion and garlic.
  3. Add the undrained tomatoes along with the juice, wine, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with the feta cheese.
  5. Transfer to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley

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Source: Clean Food Crush

Shrimp with creamy garlic butter sauce recipe

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Garlic butter shrimp recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 tsp red crushed pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper

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Instructions:

  1. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and paprika.
  2. In a skillet heat oil and butter and add the shrimp. Cook on each side for 30 seconds and remove from skillet.
  3. To the same skillet add a bit more olive oil and saute the garlic and red crushed pepper. Add the spinach and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and the parmesan cheese and cook until it thickens for about 6 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked shrimp, cover and cook for 30 seconds on low heat.

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Source: Cooked By Julie

Honey lime shrimp

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How to cook shrimp

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 – 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

For the sauce:

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3-5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp sriracha sauce
  • juice from 1-2 limes

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Instructions:

  1. Season the shrimp with chili and cayenne powder, salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet heat the oil and butter and cook the shrimp on each side for about 2 minutes. Remove shrimp form the skillet.
  3. In a bowl, mix the ingredients for the sauce.
  4. Add the sauce to the same skillet and cook for about a minute on medium heat. Add the shrimp and stir in well.
  5. Serve with minced cilantro and lime wedges.

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Source: The Chunky Chef

Baked shrimp

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How to cook raw shrimp

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp plive oil
  • salt and pepper

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Instructions:

  1. Preheat the broiler on the oven.
  2. In a bowl place the shrimp and toss in with oil.
  3. Arrange the shrimp on a paper lined baking dish in an even layer. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Broil for 2 minutes.

The easiest way to cook shrimp

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Source: Gimme Some Oven

Cajun shrimp and rice

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Easy dinner ideas

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/3 cups rice
  • 2 2/3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted and divided
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • cajun seasoning

For the cajun seasoning:

  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl mix all of the ingredients for the cajun seasoning.
  2. In a skillet melt 2 tbsp butter. Add the garlic, half of the cajun seasoning and the rice.
  3. Stir in the broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes stirring a few times.
  4. In a bowl mix the rest of the melted butter with the rest of the cajun seasoning and toss in the shrimp.
  5. Add the shrimp to the rice, cover and cook additional 5 minutes.

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Source: Creme De La Crumb

Shrimp corn chowder recipe

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Chowder recipe

Ingredients:

  • 300gr shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1.5 cups corn kernels
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 4-5 bacon strips
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup cream

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Instructions:

  1. In a pan cook the bacon until crispy and set aside.
  2. To the same pan add the shrimp and cook for a few minutes on each side. Set aside.
  3. Once again in the same pan add butter and saute the garlic and onion along with the bay leaf. Add the corn and herbs and saute additional 5 minutes.
  4. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Let simmer for about 20 minutes and add the shrimp.
  5. Reduce heat and add the cream. Simmer for additional 5 minutes and add the bacon.

And voila!

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Source: The Flavours Of Kitchen

Delicious shrimp tacos recipe

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Mexican dishes with shrimp

Ingredients:

For the garlic cilantro lime sauce

  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • juice from 2 limes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

For the shrimp taco spice mix:

  • 2 tsp each chili powder and cumin
  • 1/2 tsp each onion and garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

For the tacos:

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
  • 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 8 small tortillas
  • avocado, Cotija cheese and lime wedges for serving

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Instructions:

  1. In a blender pulse all of the ingredients for the sauce.
  2. In a bowl toss the cabbage with the sauce (not all of it, keep the rest to pour over the tacos).
  3. Then, in a bowl mix all of the spices for the seasoning and toss in the shrimp.
  4. In a skillet heat oil and saute the shrimp for about 5 minutes, flipping occasionally.
  5. Assemble the tacos by topping the tortilla with the smashed avocado, cabbage and shrimp. Finish with Cotija cheese, lime wedges and drizzle with the remaining sauce.

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Source: Pinch of Yum

Shrimp is not just delicious but also very easy to cook

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It can also be cooked in a variety of ways

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The super famous shrimp cocktail

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The good news is it is also very healthy

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