Don't know how to cook seafood to highlight its flavor? Then start with these 20 excellent shrimp recipes! We've specifically chosen ones that even a beginner can master. Here you'll find both common frying tips and more original cooking methods!
1. Shrimp in Garlic Butter
Let's start with the simplest recipe for properly frying shrimp.
You will need: 1 kg shrimp, 1 head garlic, olive oil, chili pepper, salt.
Preparation: Roughly chop the garlic, add chili, and cover with olive oil by 1.5 cm. Keep this over low heat, stirring, until the garlic turns golden. Add peeled shrimp to the garlic oil and fry over high heat for 3 minutes, then turn off the stove and leave for another 5 minutes covered.
2. Bulgur with Shrimp and Peas
Canned or boiled frozen peas will work.
You will need: 100 g bulgur, 100 g shrimp, 50 g peas, 2 tomatoes, 3 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp olive oil, herbs.
Preparation: Lightly fry bulgur in 1 tbsp olive oil and add water until it just covers the grains. Cook covered for about 20 minutes. In the remaining oil, fry minced garlic with shrimp, and after 5 minutes, add peas. Finally, add diced tomatoes, mix with bulgur, and sprinkle with chopped herbs.
3. Shrimp in Coconut Milk Sauce
An appetizing Thai-style dish recipe.
You will need: 150 g shrimp, 100 g peas, 100 g nuts, 100 ml coconut milk, 2 carrots, 2 cloves garlic, 1 onion, 3 cm ginger root, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp turmeric, 0.5 tsp sugar, chili, salt.
Preparation: Cut carrots into sticks, onion into cubes, ginger into slices, and finely chop garlic. Fry onion with garlic, ginger, and spices over high heat, then add carrots, nuts, and sugar. Reduce heat and after a couple of minutes, add peas with coconut milk. Simmer the sauce until it thickens slightly. Salt, add shrimp, and cook for about 3 more minutes.
4. Crispy Baked Shrimp
Optionally, add a little sesame to the breadcrumbs.
You will need: 8 large shrimp, 2 tbsp white wine, 1 clove garlic, butter, 10 g breadcrumbs, lemon, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Peel the shrimp and marinate them in wine with crushed garlic and spices. Mix breadcrumbs with a small amount of butter and sprinkle this mixture over the shrimp. Bake on parchment paper for 10 minutes at 220 degrees, and when serving, drizzle with lemon and sprinkle with herbs.
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5. Shrimp with Paprika
Another recipe for cooking juicy and spicy shrimp with a rich flavor.
You will need: 300 g shrimp, 1 red onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 lemon, 1 bunch herbs, 3 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp each of regular and smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and turmeric.
Preparation: Mix the spices and lightly toast them in a dry pan. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, fry for 3 minutes, and let cool. Blend chopped herbs, onion, garlic, juice of half a lemon, pepper mixture, and the remaining oil. Marinate the shrimp for at least 2 hours, then quickly fry them in batches in a hot pan for a couple of minutes.
6. Salad with Shrimp and Persimmon
This sweet and vibrant shrimp dish is almost calorie-free.
You will need: 150 g shrimp, 1 tomato, 1 cucumber, 1 persimmon, 1 bunch lettuce leaves, olive oil.
Preparation: Slice the persimmon and vegetables, tear the lettuce by hand, and mix everything. Add cooked shrimp according to instructions and dress the salad with olive oil.
7. Korean-Style Shrimp
Sprinkle shrimp with sesame seeds and serve with rice.
You will need: 800 g shrimp, 100 g green onions, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 5 cloves garlic, 1 tsp soy sauce.
Preparation: Peel the shrimp and mince the green onions and garlic. Fry them over high heat for 5 minutes, add soy sauce with garlic, and mix well. It couldn't be simpler!
8. Cheese Soup with Shrimp
Shrimp transform ordinary cheese soup into a gourmet's delight.
You will need: 15 large shrimp, 400 g processed cheese, 1 carrot, 4 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 bunch herbs, garlic, spices.
Preparation: Prepare a sauté of onion, garlic, and carrot. Melt processed cheese in 2 liters of water or broth. Add potato slices and cook until tender. Season the soup, add the sautéed vegetables and chopped herbs, and mix well. Lastly, before serving, add the cooked shrimp.
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9. Pasta with Shrimp and Cheese Sauce
The very delicate creamy flavor of the sauce perfectly complements seafood.
You will need: 200 g pasta, 250 g shrimp, 60 g butter, 5 cloves garlic, 10 cherry tomatoes, 400 ml cream, 20 g herbs, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 20 g green onions, 300 g mozzarella, oregano, salt, pepper.
Preparation: Cook pasta according to instructions, and fry peeled shrimp with garlic in butter. Add halved cherry tomatoes to the shrimp, and after 2 minutes, add cream, chopped herbs, and half of the grated cheese. Also add lemon juice, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add pasta to the sauce, mix thoroughly and heat through, season, and sprinkle with the remaining grated mozzarella.
10. Shrimp with Chocolate
We're sure this is the first time you're trying such a dish!
You will need: 500 g shrimp, 250 g dark chocolate, 100 ml broth, 100 g butter, 200 ml port wine, rosemary, 2 tbsp sea salt.
Preparation: Bring port wine to a boil and reduce by half. Add broth, cook for another 7 minutes, and add chocolate pieces to the pot. Remove the sauce from the heat, stir until smooth, return to low heat, and add butter. Boil shrimp with salt and rosemary for 4 minutes, place on a plate, and pour chocolate sauce over them.
11. Spaghetti with Shrimp and Pistachios
This original shrimp dish will definitely impress.
You will need: 500 g spaghetti, 500 g shrimp, 50 g pistachios, 4 cloves garlic, 1 chili pepper, 100 ml white wine, 100 ml olive oil, 20 g parsley, 1 celery stalk, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 clove, 20 g butter, 20 g tomato paste, 10 g flour.
Preparation: Boil shrimp, peel them, and place the shells in a pot. Fry them in olive oil with onion, celery, and carrot. Add garlic and tomato paste, and after a couple of minutes, pour in wine and reduce almost completely.
Add 1 liter of water and a clove to the pot, cook the broth for 20 minutes, and strain. Mix one-third of the liquid with water and cook spaghetti in it. In a pan, fry flour in butter, and pour in the remaining 2/3 of the broth. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens. Mix spaghetti with sauce and shrimp, add chili and more spices to taste, and heat through together.
12. Quinoa with Shrimp and Pesto
A delightful combination of flavors and textures.
You will need: 300 g shrimp, 300 g quinoa, 3 cloves garlic, spices, bunch basil, 3 sprigs parsley, 30 g pine nuts, olive oil.
Preparation: Blend herbs, pine nuts, half of the garlic, and about 100 ml olive oil with spices. Cook quinoa according to instructions and mix with the sauce. Add shrimp fried with the remaining garlic and spices.
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13. Shrimp with Vegetables in Batter
Any vegetables will do, but we suggest using colorful bell peppers and broccoli.
You will need: 500 g shrimp, 1 head broccoli, 2 peppers, 200 g flour, 2 tbsp corn oil, 4 tbsp starch, vegetable oil, 1 tsp baking powder, 250 ml water.
Preparation: Cut vegetables and peel shrimp. Sift flour, starch, and baking powder, and gradually add cold water. Let the batter rest for half an hour, then add corn oil. Dip shrimp and vegetables into this mixture and fry in oil, as if deep-frying.
14. Cabbage with Shrimp
An original and delicious shrimp dish that is definitely worth the time.
You will need: 1 head cabbage, 500 g shrimp, 100 ml rice vinegar, 1 bunch cilantro, 4 tsp brown sugar, 100 ml olive oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 5 cloves garlic, 1 onion, 50 g ginger.
Preparation: Fry minced onion and ginger in olive oil, then add shredded cabbage. Simmer until tender, then add finely chopped garlic and soy sauce. After 5 minutes, pour rice vinegar into the pan and sprinkle with sugar, add shrimp, and fry until cooked. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
15. Stuffed Tomatoes with Shrimp
Use basmati or long-grain rice.
You will need: 150 g shrimp, 4 tomatoes, 100 g rice, half a pepper, half an onion, 2 cloves garlic, dill, mint, pinch sugar, spices, olive oil.
Preparation: Cut off the tops of the tomatoes and carefully scoop out the pulp. Finely chop onion and pepper and fry them together, and after a couple of minutes, add tomato pulp and sugar. Peel shrimp and fry with garlic and chopped herbs. Cook rice, mix all filling ingredients, stuff the tomatoes, and bake for half an hour at 180 degrees.
16. Shrimp with Mango
Thai chili sauce would be ideal here, but you can substitute it with, for example, teriyaki with hot pepper flakes.
You will need: 400 g shrimp, 1 mango, 1 red onion, half a chili pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp chili sauce, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp coconut flakes.
Preparation: Slice onion into half-rings, mango into cubes, and mince garlic. Fry onion until soft, add peeled shrimp, garlic, chili, both sauces, and lime juice. Fry everything together for another 5 minutes, add mango, heat thoroughly, and sprinkle with coconut flakes.
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17. Bruschetta with Shrimp and Guacamole
An exquisite and beautiful appetizer in 15 minutes.
You will need: 300 g shrimp, 1 baguette, 3 tbsp olive oil, 8 cherry tomatoes, spices, 2 avocados, 1 red onion, cilantro, half a lemon.
Preparation: Finely chop avocado flesh, onion, and cilantro, add spices and 1 tbsp olive oil. Slice the baguette and lightly toast the slices in a dry pan. Fry shrimp in the remaining oil, halve cherry tomatoes, and arrange the filling on the bruschettas.
18. Sweet Rice with Shrimp
Add plenty of aromatic herbs to the dish, such as cilantro or parsley.
You will need: 500 g rice, 500 g shrimp, 100 ml rice vinegar, 50 g brown sugar, 100 g arugula, 50 ml sesame oil, 1 head garlic, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 lemons, herbs.
Preparation: Lightly fry minced garlic in sesame oil. Add lemon juice, vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, and shrimp, and simmer everything together until boiling. Then reduce heat and add arugula, herbs, and rice with a small amount of water to the pan. Mix, heat through, and leave on the turned-off stove, covered, for a couple of minutes.
19. Shrimp with Salsa
We suggest using tomatoes and apples, but in summer you can replace tomatoes with watermelon.
You will need: 400 g shrimp, 200 g soft cheese, 70 g cream, spices, 3 tomatoes, 3 green apples, 1 red onion, 1 chili pepper, 2 handfuls chopped cilantro, 4 tbsp honey, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Whip soft cheese with cream and spices. Finely chop tomatoes, apples, onion, and chili, mix with cilantro, and dress with honey and lemon juice. Cook shrimp until done according to instructions and serve the dish on a plate or in tortillas.
20. Salad with Shrimp and Arugula
Bitter arugula, tart lemon, and tender shrimp – a perfect combination.
You will need: 300 g shrimp, 4 oranges, 100 g arugula, 1 cucumber, 1 clove garlic, pinch sugar, spices, olive oil.
Preparation: Squeeze juice from two lemons and reduce it on the stove by about one-third. Add spices, crushed garlic, and 20 ml olive oil, then whisk. Peel shrimp and fry them in small batches in a single layer in olive oil. Place them in a bowl, add arugula and segments from the remaining oranges, thinly slice cucumber, and pour dressing over.