When I think about shrimp dishes, I think decadence and melt in your mouth deliciousness. Shrimp is really easy to work with so you can use it to create culinary masterpieces in your very own kitchen without a lot of time or effort. Shrimp goes on sale often and you can stock up for a good price when it does. That way you'll always be ready to cook up one of these tasty shrimp dishes any night of the week.
1. Jambalaya
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If you're looking for one of the tastiest and most ethnic shrimp dishes around, Jambalaya is just what you've been hunting for. Yum!
2. Shrimp Tacos
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Shrimp tacos are one of my absolute favorite meals. Don't these look delicious?
3. Shrimp and Pasta
Via Italian Shrimp and Pasta
Shrimp pairs so well with pasta and tomato sauce is just the thing to bring out its flavor.
4. Shrimp Alfredo
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Of course, a creamy sauce works just as well. This is a great alternative to chicken alfredo.
5. Shrimp Salad
Via Jamie's Shrimp Salad Recipe
You can't go wrong bringing a bowl of shrimp salad to a get together.
6. Shrimp and Mushrooms
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Doesn't this sauce look mouthwatering? I'd love to have this for dinner tonight, what about you?
7. Pesto Grilled Shrimp
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Grilling shrimp on skewers is easy and makes for one delicious meal.
8. Bang Bang Shrimp
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This is so yummy! Don't you just want to slurp it up?
9. Add Some Veggies
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OK, so cream sauce isn't all that healthy, but you can add some nutrients by tossing some vegetables into your shrimp pasta dish.
10. Shrimp Fried Rice
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This is probably one of the yummiest things you can do with shrimp.
11. Spicy Creole Shrimp Dip
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This works perfectly spread on slices of crusty bread, but it also tastes heavenly on crackers.
12. Coconut Shrimp
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If you don't care for the texture of shrimp, I bet you'll like coconut shrimp. It's crunchy and the flavor is out of this world.
13. Shrimp Topped Salad
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Take any tossed vegetable salad to the next level by scattering grilled shrimp on top.
14. Cajun Shrimp Casserole
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This looks so good! Don't you think it would taste great alongside steamed white rice.
15. Shrimp and Quinoa Salad
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Quinoa is the new "it" food and it works really well combined with shrimp and black beans.
16. Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry
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This is definitely one of the best stir fry recipes you'll ever taste.
17. Shrimp Avocado Tostadas
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If you've never had a guacamole tostada topped with shrimp, you are seriously missing out.
18. Southern Red Rice with Shrimp
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Red rice will never be the same again after you try it mixed with shrimp.
19. Shrimp Scampi
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I have to say that shrimp scampi is my all time favorite when I eat in a seafood restaurant.
20. Shrimp Chowder
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What a great meal for a cool fall night, am I right?
21. Spicy Shrimp
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You can just tell this is going to be spicy. Hopefully the lemon takes some of the sting out of it.
22. Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
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When it comes to appetizers at a party, you can't go wrong with bacon wrapped shrimp.
23. Roasted Shrimp Enchiladas with Jalapeño Cream Sauce
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The name says it all. Don't these look like dinner tonight?
24. Shrimp Etouffee
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Here's another Southern classic that everyone will love.
25. Seafood Salad
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If you can't decide on shrimp or one of the other delicious delights of the sea, try seafood salad for a taste of all of them.
26. Shrimp Quesadilla
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If you're tired of the same old chicken or beef in your quesadilla, shake things up with shrimp instead.
27. Shrimp Stuffed Avocado
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This makes a perfect lunch, but also works for dinner when time is tight or you want something light.
28. Shrimp Gumbo
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You cannot go wrong by serving this for dinner. Or any meal for that matter.
29. Beach Shrimp
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Relive your last beach vacation by making this yummy meal.
Do you think shrimp makes dinner more elegant and decadent? I'm with you! Which one do you want to make first?