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Shrimp

Shrimp

Shrimp are tasty little crustaceans that come in a variety of sizes measured by how many shrimp there are per pound. The largest size is the "Extra Colossal" which contains about 5 per pound. The smallest size is the "Extra Small" which contains about 65 shrimp per pound.

Shrimp cook quickly and will become rubbery and tough if over-cooked. They will turn opaque with a pink tint and they will start to curl into a "C" shape when cooked.



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recipe for slow cooker greek shrimp

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

recipe for woo dip har (butterfly shrimp)

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

recipe for shrimp francais

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


recipe for slow cooker caribbean shrimp and rice

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

recipe for bubba gump shrimp company forrest's shrimper's net-catch

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

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recipe for empanadas de camarao (shrimp empanadas)

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

recipe for bhagari jhinga (indian shrimp curry)

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

recipe for fried shrimp with dipping sauce

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


recipe for chef john folse's shrimp remoulade

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

recipe for chicken fried shrimp

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

recipe for coconut shrimp with apricot dipping sauce

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


recipe for peppery pan-fried shrimp

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

recipe for slow cooker shrimp newburg

Slow Cooker Shrimp Newburg

A creamy and flavorful shrimp dish served over rice.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for seafood cabbage rolls

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


recipe for copycat outback steakhouse shrimp on the barbie

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

recipe for curried prawns

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

recipe for spicy shrimp scampi

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


recipe for boiled shrimp

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

recipe for shrimp scampi with basmati rice

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

recipe for grilled shrimp with vodka-lime sauce

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


recipe for shrimp in garlic cream sauce

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

recipe for gamberi con aglio (shrimp with garlic sauce)

Gamberi Con Aglio (Shrimp With Garlic Sauce)

Classic flavor combinations with great ingredients are tough to beat! Shrimp cooked with olive oil, garlic and white wine go perfectly with pasta (if you...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian-style shrimp and rice with water chestnuts

Asian-Style Shrimp And Rice With Water Chestnuts

Toasted rice and water chestnuts compose a magnetic taste and texture to the gingery shrimp. Add a pop of color with green peas and enjoy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for skillet pineapple shrimp

Skillet Pineapple Shrimp

Sauteed garlic and ginger along with a tropical trifecta of orange, pineapple, and lemon juice makes a bright sauce for shrimp and pineapple served over rice.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ramen with shrimp in garlic butter

Ramen With Shrimp In Garlic Butter

An easy way to dress up a package of ramen noodles. Shrimp and ramen are coated in a rich garlic butter sauce for a quick meal ready in 10 minutes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat applebee's garlic and peppercorn fried shrimp

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


recipe for grilled shrimp in ginger-soy marinade

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

recipe for skillet shrimp

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

recipe for baked shrimp scampi

Baked Shrimp Scampi

Classic dijon and lemon add terrific flavor to these oven-baked shrimp. Serve them on their own or on top of some creamy pasta.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat red lobster's shrimp scampi

Copycat Red Lobster's Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp is simmered in a garlicky wine-butter sauce and served over pasta that's been tossed with olive oil to copy the scampi served at Red Lobster.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat red lobster's shrimp diablo

Copycat Red Lobster's Shrimp Diablo

This Red Lobster shrimp diablo may be fiery but it tastes like heaven. Shrimp baked in a buttery, spicy BBQ sauce make perfect spicy little appetizers.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for moroccan shrimp

Moroccan Shrimp

Made with cumin, shrimp, couscous, olive oil, yellow onion, kosher salt, black pepper, red bell pepper, golden raisins, whole tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shrimp in sake-garlic sauce

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

recipe for bacon wrapped grilled shrimp stuffed with spicy cheese

Bacon Wrapped Grilled Shrimp Stuffed With Spicy Cheese

Watch out, these bacon wrapped grilled shrimp "poppers" are addicting!

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat hungry tarpon's fried shrimp burrito

Copycat Hungry Tarpon's Fried Shrimp Burrito

Fried shrimp, coleslaw, tartar sauce and flour tortillas make these copycat burritos a dinner you'll want to repeat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for prawns sambuca

Prawns Sambuca

The licorice note of the Sambuca, combined with dry white wine and herby tarragon, makes for a complex pasta & prawns dish that'll add a new flavor to your palate.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lemongrass shrimp and rice vermicelli

Lemongrass Shrimp And Rice Vermicelli

With cool cucumber in the rice noodles, lemongrass in the shrimp marinade, and fresh mint to tie it all together, this scratch-made recipe totally nails the Thai...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for deep fried shrimp

Deep Fried Shrimp

Serve these crispy deep-fried shrimp as an appetizer or main dish with tartar sauce, chili sauce, ranch dressing, or other dipping sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled shrimp and scallop kabobs

Grilled Shrimp And Scallop Kabobs

Skewered and grilled to perfection, enjoy the harmonious blend of tangy marinade and fresh seafood, making this shrimp and scallop combo suitable for any summer...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked shrimp in butter sauce

Baked Shrimp In Butter Sauce

Made with medium shrimp, lemons, butter, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic, hot pepper sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for saucy seafood stir-fry

Saucy Seafood Stir-Fry

Shrimp and scallops are stir fried with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers and a secret sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat p.f. chang's lemon pepper shrimp

Copycat P.F. Chang's Lemon Pepper Shrimp

Made with soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, shrimp, cornstarch or potato starch, canola oil, lemon, vegetables, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low country boil

Low Country Boil

This tasty seafood boil is made with Italian sausage, potatoes, corn, shrimp, and seasoned with Old Bay.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for blue fox's scampi ala livornese

Blue Fox's Scampi Ala Livornese

Blue Fox's trick is to butterfly the shrimp and give them a quick soak in milk before pan-frying them and stirring in the classic white wine, butter and parsley.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for butter free shrimp scampi

Butter Free Shrimp Scampi

This scampi recipe may be lighter on calories but it's definitely not light on flavor!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai-style spicy shrimp and noodles

Thai-Style Spicy Shrimp And Noodles

This noodle dish is loaded with fresh Thai flavors. Coconut milk cools down the hot chili paste for a sensational sauce to cover the shrimp and stir-fried veggies.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat ho ho's chinese restaurant shrimp chow mein

Copycat Ho Ho's Chinese Restaurant Shrimp Chow Mein

Fresh shrimp is stir fried with bean sprouts, water chestnuts, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots and served with crispy chow mein noodles.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled shrimp with southwestern black bean salad

Grilled Shrimp With Southwestern Black Bean Salad

Shrimp are marinated in a citrus-soy mixture then grilled. Serve on a bed of zesty black bean and corn salad.

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for shrimp and chicken creole

Shrimp and Chicken Creole

Creole shrimp and chicken definitely qualifies as comfort food, but this well-spiced bowl manages to do it without the mounds of butter and cheese that comfort favorites often...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pancit with shrimp

Pancit With Shrimp

Made with rice stick bihon noodles, oil, garlic, onion, cabbage, carrot, soy sauce, shrimp, green onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shrimp & pasta stir fry

Shrimp & Pasta Stir Fry

Tired of plain ol' stir fries? Try this recipe that adds pasta to the dish along with other more traditional stir fry ingredients.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for perfectly fried shrimp with garlic

Perfectly Fried Shrimp With Garlic

Made with olive oil, shrimp, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for garlic shrimp au gratin

Garlic Shrimp au Gratin

Made with dry sherry, salt and pepper, shrimp, garlic, butter, pork rinds, parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat impastato's shrimp scampi

Copycat Impastato's Shrimp Scampi

One of the most popular dishes at Impastato's restaurant. Made fresh and to order, with wine simmered shrimp in a lemon-butter sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes




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