Time is one of the most precious commodities on a busy weeknight, but eating a healthy dinner is important too. To avoid running to your delivery app of choice or picking up another bag of greasy fast food on the way home from work, you need to have some quick-cooking recipes in your back pocket. If you have some shrimp in the freezer and these quick shrimp recipes on hand, you’re only 15 minutes away from a healthy meal.
Shrimp, the most popular seafood in the U.S., can be stashed in the freezer and thawed in the fridge the night before or in minutes under cold water to create a quick weeknight meal that the whole family will love. Add a few spices, some veggies, or pasta and you can have dinner on the table in minutes. These quick shrimp recipes prove that a healthy, restaurant-quality dinner at home is never far away. Plus, don’t miss 25 Cozy Instant Pot Recipes Perfect for Weight Loss.
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Low-Calorie Shrimp Jambalaya
This classic jambalaya recipe is full of flavor and perfect for those trying to eat fewer carbs. The recipe calls for cooking your rice on the stove, but if you’re looking to save time and cook this one in under 15 minutes, go ahead and throw your rice in an Instant pot instead.
Get our recipe for Shrimp Jambalaya.
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Chipotle Shrimp Quesadilla
Shrimp and cheese go perfectly together, and this simple quesadilla recipe is the perfect way to enjoy this combination. It takes a few extra minutes to marinate your shrimp ahead of time, but once your ingredients are ready, your cooking time will be right around 15 minutes.
Get our recipe for Shrimp Quesadilla.
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Easy Shrimp Pad Thai
Pad Thai is delicious, but many at-home recipes are time-consuming and use tons of ingredients. This recipe from Feasting At Home is much simpler and will only take you around 15 minutes or so to cook.
Get the recipe from Feasting At Home.
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Garlic Shrimp in Lemon Butter Sauce
If you’re a fan of shrimp then you know how tasty it can be to eat with just a light, buttery sauce. This garlic lemon butter shrimp recipe is perfect for garlic and shellfish lovers.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
Get the recipe from Little Spice Jar.
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Spanish Garlic Shrimp
This dish is an homage to gambas al ajillo, a simple but genius combination of shrimp slow-cooked in olive oil that’s been infused with lots of garlic, smoked paprika, and a touch of heat. Add a side of roasted vegetables and some crusty bread and dinner is served.
Get our recipe for Spanish Garlic Shrimp.
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Cauliflower Grits with Blackened Shrimp
When you lower the calories and carbs by using cauliflower, you can add back flavor in the form of a touch of real butter and parmesan cheese to these “grits.” Cajun-seasoned shrimp adds the perfect touch of spicy when served over the creamy mock grits.
Get the recipe from Eating Bird Food.
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Crispy Coconut Shrimp
Panko and coconut combine into an irresistible coating for shrimp. Serve these crunchy, oven-fried shrimp with cumin-spiced black beans and asparagus for a complete meal. You can use the coating on chunks of chicken too if you have family or friends that aren’t shrimp fans.
Get our recipe for Crispy Coconut Shrimp.
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Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
Skip takeout and put together this garlicky, sweet, and savory stir fry in just minutes. Add any veggie you want and serve over fluffy rice for a complete dish.
Get the recipe from The Seasoned Mom.
