Food Fish Easy Shrimp Recipes By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 22, 2023 Trending Videos Photo: Carson Downing America's favorite shellfish may be small in size, but they swing big on a weeknight—healthy, fast-cooking and always up for a flavor adventure. 01 of 16 Lemon Shrimp Pasta Carson Downing This recipe is fresh and fast—just what you need on a busy night (or any night at all). Wilting the arugula into the warm pasta softens its peppery flavor. View Recipe 02 of 16 Cast-Iron Garlic Shrimp with Chorizo and Green Olives Credit: Kristin Teig In her latest cookbook Company: The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others, Amy Thielen celebrates inviting people into your home and feeding them well—without pretension. This Spanish-inspired shrimp dish is perfect for winter game nights. Minnesota Chef Amy Thielen is Bringing Ease Back to Entertaining View Recipe 03 of 16 Coconut Milk Shrimp with Jalapeño-Peach Cornbread EE Berger Stir-fried shrimp get a sauce of coconut milk and a dusting of lime zest in this creative recipe from Michigan chef Abra Berens. Serve with a summery rendition of cornbread. Michigan Chef Abra Berens' New Cookbook Showcases Midwest Fruits View Recipe 04 of 16 Thai Coconut Soup with Shrimp Carson Downing Laced with ginger, lime and fish sauce, this weeknight-easy recipe is a version of tom kha goong, a brothy, aromatic coconut soup. View Recipe 05 of 16 Chipotle Shrimp Scampi Jay Wilde This south-of-the-border variation on a classic Italian-American dish has a little smoky heat. It's a quick weeknight dinner, served over hot rice. Simple Skillet Suppers View Recipe 06 of 16 Pickled Shrimp Po' Boys Jay Wilde This recipe knocked our swim fins off. The shrimp soak in a lemony marinade with onion and peppers—a light and tangy twist on the classic fried seafood sandwich. Super Sandwich Recipes View Recipe 07 of 16 Vietnamese Shrimp and Noodle Bowls Jay Wilde These bowls check all the boxes with layers of flavors, textures and temperatures. Grab your chopsticks and dig in! View Recipe 08 of 16 Coconut Shrimp and Watermelon Salad Jay Wilde This fresh and flavorful salad is a perfect dinner for a hot night, especially with a glass of crisp white wine. Be sure to use unsweetened coconut for the best flavor. Sensational Salad Recipes View Recipe 09 of 16 Dilled Shrimp and Orzo Bowl Dill, shrimp and a hint of vinegar shine in this light, veggie-filled dish. View Recipe 10 of 16 Spicy Shrimp and Sugar Snap Pea Kabobs Ready in 30 minutes, these kabobs call for shrimp, sugar snap peas and cherry tomatoes brushed with a kicky Sriracha-based sauce. View Recipe 11 of 16 Spicy Shrimp Tom-Yum This classic Thai soup usually starts with simmering shrimp shells to make stock. We opted for a shortcut, adding tomato, mushroom and shrimp to boxed seafood stock that we flavored with lemongrass and galangal (a knobby cousin to ginger). 6 Soul-Satisfying Asian-Style Soup Recipes View Recipe 12 of 16 Garlic Shrimp You aren't misreading the recipe: This classic Spanish appetizer delivers a lusty punch of roughly one garlic clove for every three shrimp! Serve with a crusty baguette for mopping up the luscious sauce. View Recipe 13 of 16 Orange Shrimp with Zucchini Fritters A colorful, healthy dinner of shrimp and vegetable fritters includes dipping sauce with Greek yogurt and orange-ginger flavoring. View Recipe 14 of 16 Spanish Rice with Chicken and Shrimp This easy entree starts with rice pilaf mix. Add chicken, shrimp, tomatoes, and peppers to make a flavorful 30-minute dinner. View Recipe 15 of 16 Shrimp with Warm Coleslaw Bacon punches up this easy 5-ingredient meal, ready in just 30 minutes. 5-Ingredient (Or Less) Dinner Recipes View Recipe 16 of 16 Paella-Style Rice with Ham and Shrimp Ham stands in for sausage in this one-skillet dinner inspired by traditional Spanish paella. Sop up the juices with warm crusty bread. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit