Baking the shrimp instead of cooking them in a pan makes it a breeze to double or triple the batch and serve up an elegant meal for company.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Seafood Dinners
Delicious seafood recipes like Bonefish Grill's Bang Bang shrimp, Red Lobster shrimp scampi, baked mussels in garlic butter sauce, frog legs, fried scallops, Cajun grilled shrimp, and Creole crawfish Monica.
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Garlic Butter Scampi
This scampi goes above and beyond with its creamy white wine and garlic butter sauce and well seasoned sauteed shrimp. Serve it over rice or pasta.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mesquite Grilled Shrimp
Change up your grilling routine and throw these wonderfully seasoned shrimp on the grill this weekend!
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Bonefish Grill's Coconut Shrimp
The sauce is key for these crispy, coconut-coated morsels. Sweet mango with a bite of jalapeno and a splash of Thai fish sauce make up the delightful dipping...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Stir-Fried Crab Curry (Poo Pad Pong Garee)
This stir-fried crab curry is a delicious and easy way to cook crab. The curry powder, fish sauce, and sugar give the dish a unique flavor that is both sweet...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Copycat P.F. Chang's Firecracker Shrimp
Make the popular shrimp dish from PF Chang's at home with this copycat recipe. Shrimp is marinated and stir fried along with vegetables and noodles and tossed...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Peking Shrimp
Battered shrimp, fried and coated in a sweet garlic-scallion sauce, are irresistible little morsels perfect for serving with steamed rice.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Shrimp Marinara
A popular Italian seafood recipe made easy with the slow cooker. Shrimp are simmered in a slow-cooked seasoned tomato sauce and served over pasta.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp is cooked in a creamy white wine sauce and tossed with cooked linguine.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mussels with Sambuca
Sambuca is an Italian anise-flavored liqueur that pairs well with tomatoes in cooking. The mussels are steamed in the tomato-sambuca broth which imparts the flavor to them as well.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp Scampi with Mushrooms
Cremini mushrooms bring a nice twist to standard scampi. Butter-sauteed garlic with mushrooms, flour-dusted shrimp, and white wine goes great with pasta.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Low Country Seafood Boil
A flavorful slow cooker version of a seafood boil with shrimp, smoked sausage, potatoes, and corn.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Outback Steakhouse Coconut Shrimp
Learn to make this awesome Outback appetizer at home. Shrimp get a dunk in easy homemade coconut batter before being fried, baked, and served with tangy orange...
Method: electric skillet/wok, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Greek Shrimp
A slow cooker version of the classic Greek dish, shrimp saganaki. Serve it with bread for sopping up the delicious sauce.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Poor Man's Lobster
It's not really lobster but you'll think you are eating it with this rich, buttery fish recipe. Monkfish has a "meaty" flesh that is very similar to lobster which is why it...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Brazilian Garlic Shrimp
Shrimp is quick-cooked over high heat in a garlic and olive oil mixture. This simple recipe yields perfectly seasoned and cooked shrimp.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Clams Posillipo
Few dishes are as stylish yet simple as this one. Oil, garlic, tomatoes and clams come together in just a few quick minutes. Serve with melted butter and crusty bread to soak up all the...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick Teriyaki Shrimp And Rice
A quick and basic shrimp stir-fry. Pan fry the shrimp with garlic and olive oil for a deliciously easy meal. Pro-tip: use leftover rice to make it even faster.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Avocado And Crab-Meat Sushi
Simple sushi rolls made with rice, cucumber, avocado, and crab meat.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Caribbean Shrimp and Rice
Shrimp is slow cooked in a seasoned broth and then mixed with peas, tomatoes, and cooked rice before serving.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Blackened Oysters
Fresh oysters are covered in a spicy coating and deep fried until golden brown.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bhagari Jhinga (Indian Shrimp Curry)
Quick cooking Indian curry that tastes like it took all day. Creamy, spiced coconut milk makes a super flavorful simmer sauce for stir-fried shrimp or fish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp Francais
A delicious twist on basic white wine and lemon sauteed shrimp. These shrimp get a flour and egg coating for a crispy outer crunch and some Marsala wine to replace the usual white.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Woo Dip Har (Butterfly Shrimp)
Made with prawns, egg, corn flour, dry sherry, salt, peanut oil, light soy sauce, garlic, fresh ginger
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Forrest's Shrimper's Net-Catch
Just a good old-fashioned shrimp boil! The magic is in the poaching liquid - hot sauce, beer, and bay leaves help turn out a big, well-seasoned...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Batter Fried Frog Legs
Get ready to experience a tasty and crispy treat with this easy recipe for batter fried frog legs. Made with a simple cornmeal batter, these frog legs cook up in just minutes.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Skillet Shrimp
This dish features shrimp cooked in a flavorful blend of garlic, lemon juice, and spices, resulting in a quick and delicious seafood treat. Ideal for a speedy dinner or a tasty...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Empanadas De Camarao (Shrimp Empanadas)
These savory Empanadas de Camarao (Shrimp Empanadas) are filled with a mixture of shrimp, hearts of palm, and tomatoes, then baked until golden brown. The...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Abraham Lincoln's Scalloped Oysters
Made with Worcestershire sauce, sherry, butter, cracker crumbs, oysters, black pepper, cream
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Coconut Shrimp with Apricot Dipping Sauce
Shrimp is coated in a seasoned coconut beer batter and deep fried. Serve with the warm dipping sauce that pairs well with the coconut and curry flavors of the...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Curried Prawns
Onions, celery and tomato paste cooked with curry powder and stock turns simple prawns into a delicious curry over rice.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Peppery Pan-Fried Shrimp
Easy pan fried shrimp for appetizers, tacos, whatever. A spicy flour coating gives the shrimp a little pep in their step.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Outback Steakhouse Shrimp on the Barbie
Copy this famous Outback Steakhouse recipe at home! Shrimp are seasoned with a dry rub then pan fried or grilled with an olive oil and white wine baste.
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Fried Shrimp with Dipping Sauce
Fried shrimp are the perfect appetizer or party snack: delicious, dippable, and easy to pop! Serve them with the creamy, tangy mayo dipping sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Shrimp Newburg
A creamy and flavorful shrimp dish served over rice.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Crab Pasta Casserole
Quick to prepare, this crab pasta casserole bakes in just 25 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights, it offers a filling and hearty option for dinner.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Boiled Shrimp
Perfectly seasoned and boiled shrimp makes great finger food for a party or snack. Serve with cocktail sauce, warm garlic butter, sriracha mayo, or other dipping sauces.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Chicken Fried Shrimp
You have chicken fried chicken, chicken fried steak, so why not chicken fried shrimp? The savory buttermilk batter provides the perfect coating on these crispy fried crustaceans.
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chef John Folse's Shrimp Remoulade
This creamy remoulade makes a zesty alternative to standard cocktail sauce. If you can't track down any Creole mustard, dijon makes a perfectly good substitute.
Time: 2-5 hours
Seafood Cabbage Rolls
Not your traditional cabbage rolls! If you like shrimp you'll enjoy this twist on an old favorite. Cabbage leaves are filled with orzo and shrimp and baked in a white-wine stock...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Grilled Shrimp With Vodka-Lime Sauce
Shrimp, grilled with a slightly smoky taste, is complemented by a sauce bursting with citrusy and zesty flavors. The perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and...
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Lobster Primavera
Made with mushrooms, broccoli crowns, carrot, garlic, butter, olive oil, white wine, lemon juice, chicken bouillon
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Spicy Shrimp Scampi
White wine, garlic, and lemon juice give this pasta dish classic flavor while red pepper flakes provide a fiery twist.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Adam's Crawfish Etouffee
Etouffee is French for "smothered" which these tender crawfish tails are, in a roux-thickened mixture of onion, bell pepper, celery, chicken bouillon, and...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp Scampi With Basmati Rice
This scampi recipe is an easy way to enjoy a delicious seafood meal. The rice provides a perfect base for the shrimp, while the garlic, lemon, and white wine give the...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Shrimp In Garlic Cream Sauce
Sauteed shrimp are smothered in a white wine, garlic, and cream sauce and served over rice, couscous, or steamed vegetables.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ginger Scallops
Meaty scallops are tossed with a ginger-butter sauce.
Helpful tip: Buy dry scallops, they sear nicer than soaked scallops.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp in Sake-Garlic Sauce
This easy-to-make recipe features succulent shrimp cooked in a savory and fragrant sauce of sake, garlic, and butter. Perfect for a quick dinner or a fancy meal.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Applebee's Garlic And Peppercorn Fried Shrimp
Let the crispness of the breadcrumbs and the sizzle of garlic and pepper take you on a seafood adventure with this Applebee's recipe - it's...
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Shrimp In Ginger-Soy Marinade
Made with olive oil, wooden skewers, soy sauce, peanut oil, fresh ginger, garlic, salt and pepper, brown sugar, shrimp
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
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