63 Southern-Style Shrimp Recipes

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Crispy Ranch Shrimp

It's hard to say no to perfectly crispy fried shrimp, but when they're dipped in a ranch dressing mixture before being coated in cornmeal to fry they become absolutely irresistible.

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Rasberry Family Shrimp-and-Sausage Gumbo

The key to the perfect gumbo is in the roux. This family recipe brings together part Creole and part Cajun influence for a melding of flavors that produces the most delicious bowl of gumbo that's guaranteed to have you coming back for seconds.

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Shrimp Salad Rolls

If you're craving the flavors of the coast, whip up these shrimp rolls in just 10 minutes. You can use any type of hot dog buns, but we particularly like the texture of potato buns. Serve with potato chips or roasted corn.

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Peel And Eat Shrimp

Transport yourself surf side with easy and delicious peel and eat shrimp. The best part is you can enjoy them as is or with a variety of dipping condiments from tartar and cocktail sauce to remoulade and aioli.

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New Orleans Shrimp And Grits

Every good Southerner has a go-to shrimp and grits recipe in their back pocket, but if you don't already let this be the one. Saucy shrimp with the just-right amount of Cajun spice served over creamy cheese grits are truly a match made in heaven.

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Grilled Kebabs With Pickled-Peach Marinade

Summer peaches add big flavor to these kebabs. The secret to extra flavorful meat and seafood is marinading ahead of time.

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Shrimp Alfredo

Trust us: You can make Alfredo sauce from scratch, and this recipe proves how easy it is to do. The secret to the sauce? Fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

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Shrimp Boil

This shrimp boil recipe is as classic as it gets. Be sure to boil the ingredients in the suggested stages to get the perfect boil. Serve on a newspaper-covered table with lemon slices, baguette slices, melted butter, and the seafood staple seasoning, Old Bay Seasoning.

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Shrimp Salad

Shrimp salad is an integral part of a Southerner's recipe repertoire. It's served as an appetizer year-round, at luncheons for any occasion, or enjoyed as a simple summer meal.

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Shrimp and Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

Say hello to your new go-to summer pasta dish. The simple "sauce" is created by cooking a mix of red and yellow whole cherry tomatoes on the stovetop until they burst, then stirring in pasta water and creamy parmesan at the end to coat the noodles.

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Shrimp Cakes

These soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside shrimp cakes will give crowd-favorite crab cakes a run for their money, You'll want to double (or triple) the recipe and stock your freezer with these delicious patties.

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Southern Shrimp Pasta Salad

There are few things we love more in the South than a cold pasta salad to beat the heat—especially when shrimp is involved. This one is easily enjoyed as a trusty party appetizer or weekday meal alike.

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Chipotle Shrimp Tacos

Salad-sized shrimp coated in chipotle chile and garlic powder ensure each bite is bursting with flavor and full of shrimp. Ready in just 15 minutes, these tacos are an easy weeknight favorite and taco party night go-to alike.

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Cajun Shrimp Stir-Fry

All you need is seven fresh ingredients, a handful of pantry-staple sauces and condiments, and 20 minutes to have this easy and filling dinner on the table. Large shrimp are ideal for this recipe, as smaller shrimp have the potential to overcook.

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Pickled-Shrimp Deviled Eggs

What happens when you combine two iconic Southern recipes? Perfection. Wow your guests with this unexpected appetizer pairing.

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Cacio E Pepe with Sautéed Shrimp

Cacio e Pepe with Sauteed Shrimp — Photo: Greg DuPree; prop styling: Claire Spollen; food styling: Chelsea Zimmer

A simple combo of butter, garlic, and a hint of lemon juice yields the freshest pasta sauce. We recommend serving this pasta with garlic bread and fresh salad.

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Shrimp on Seasoned Crackers with Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese

Adam Evans, chef from the award-winning restaurant, Automatic Seafood and Oysters, shared this simple yet tasty two-bite appetizer with us. Crack open your handy box of saltines to make this easy and elegant appetizer. The cream cheese, pepper jelly, and marinated shrimp blend together perfectly in this pre-dinner snack.

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Blackened Shrimp Rice Bowls

A bowl loaded with grilled corn, blackened shrimp, avocado, black beans, rice, and topped with a creamy charred poblano dressing—dinner is served! Garnish with additional toppings like tomatoes, herbs, or onion as desired.

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Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil

No need to break out the oversized seafood boil pot every time. Enjoy the Southern staple from within the comforts of your kitchen with all the same ingredients, plus a few added flavors.

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Shrimp Risotto

Don't be intimidated by the word risotto. This one pot, creamy seafood dish comes together much more easily than you might imagine. Leave the tails on or remove them prior to cooking according to your preference.

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Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Ready in just 20 minutes, a minimal ingredient list (plus pantry staples), and healthy—what more can you ask for? This simple shrimp recipe is one everyone won't be able to get enough of.

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Lemon-Pepper Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Lemon-pepper shrimp scampi in green and blue bowls — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

This five-star shrimp pasta is a favorite for more than one reason. It's easy, quick, buttery, herby, and calls for opening a bottle of wine.

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Southern Fried Shrimp

The crunch of the fried shrimp pairs excellent with the tangy and creamy tartar sauce. For the best and crunchiest shrimp, be sure to serve them hot out of the fryer.

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Orzo Salad with Shrimp and Lemon Dressing

This bright spring salad can be served cold or at room temp, so it's a great luncheon or brown-bag lunch option. Serve with lemon wedges.

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Bloody Mary Poached Shrimp

We're taking your typical pickled shrimp up a notch with the addition of Bloody Mary mix and a splash of vodka. Serve them at your next brunch or tailgate gathering.

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Easy Grilled Shrimp

Effortless and delicious! Enjoy grilled shrimp a la carte or transform these skewers into po' boys instantly by sliding the shrimp onto a hoagie, adding lettuce, and topping it with the comeback sauce.

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Afterburners

If you love a jalapeño popper, then you'll love this shrimp-filled version. Impress with this easy, 3-ingredient appetizer at your next shindig.

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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

This addicting shrimp recipe manages the best blend of salty and sweet. Leave on the tails to make it convenient for guests to hold and dip while making it easier for you to dredge in flour, egg, panko, and unsweetened coconut. Serve with sweet chili sauce or homemade sriracha mayonnaise.

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Creole Seafood Jambalaya

While there are plenty of ways to make jambalaya with a variety of sausage, chicken, and seafood combinations, we love this recipe that calls for plenty of shrimp.

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Old Bay Rémoulade with Crudités and Shrimp

Test Kitchen Professional Ivy Odom developed this recipe as an ode to the summer beach trips of her childhood, and you'll want it to be a new tradition to take on your travels, too. Plus, the rémoulade can be made up to one week in advance to save you time.

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Cook-The-Enemy Gumbo

Everyone will devour these cute little sandwiches, which have a welcome kick from pickled jalapenos. In just under 30 minutes, you'll have an appetizer the whole party will love. But be sure if you bring them to a party to transport the salad, rolls, and toppings separately to ensure the best and freshest flavor.

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Grilled Shrimp Tacos

If you're looking for a healthy dinner that isn't boring, try these easy tacos. Made with seasoned shrimp, a quick homemade cabbage slaw, sliced radishes, plus jalapeños and cilantro if desired, you can't go wrong with these tasty tacos.

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Skillet Shrimp Destin with Orzo

There's nothing better than a beautiful summer dinner that was much easier to throw together than it looks. Just top with fresh herbs, and serve!

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Cajun Shrimp Casserole

Shrimp and grits meets gumbo in this easy casserole. With all the traditional fixings including shrimp, rice, cheese, bell peppers, okra, onion, and Cajun spices, it's the best of both worlds.

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Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

One of our favorite kitchen tools, the air fryer, makes this kid-friendly snack or meal in a flash. Serve with the recipe's Old Bay sauce or with your favorite dipping condiment.

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Savory Crab-And-Shrimp Gumbo Exotica

This one pot dish is not lacking on flavor thanks to bacon, shrimp, crab, okra, tomatoes, onion, celery, and bell pepper; plus an array of seasonings.

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Shrimp Étouffée

We recreated this Louisiana staple to a quicker version that can be on the table on a weeknight. Serve with hot sauce and lots and lots of bread.

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Sheet Pan Jambalaya

With all the same Creole flavors, this Southern classic just got a whole lot easier thanks to your handy sheet pan. You'll have a hardy dinner on the table in just 35 minutes.

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Shrimp With Honey-Garlic Sauce

This dish hits all the right notes—a little sweet and a little savory. The shrimp is ready in just 15 minutes and is delicious served with rice and fresh veggies.

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Garlic Butter Shrimp

No need to fuss-up something that's just as delicious prepared simply. All you need for this 20-minute recipe is a pound of shrimp, lots of garlic cloves, parsley, lemon, and of course some butter. Serve with crusty bread to soak up all that garlic butter goodness.

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Quick Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Unlike many chowders, this recipe doesn't need hours to simmer; it's on your table in just 35 minutes. Get medium-sized deveined and peeled raw shrimp for this recipe.

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Shrimp Perloo

Shrimp Perloo is the Lowcountry dish you haven't heard of but have to try. This one-pot rice dish will have everyone at your table reaching for seconds. Opt for medium-sized shrimp—larger shrimp will have the tendency to be undercooked.

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Shrimp-Stuffed Mirlitons

This Louisiana-favorite squash should absolutely be on your radar, and once you try this flavorful recipe, you'll know why. When choosing the perfect mirliton at your local grocery, look for one that is free of blemishes and that feels heavy in your hand.

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One-Pan Garlic-Butter Shrimp With Orzo

There are countless ways to serve this buttery shrimp, but one of our new favorites is a fun presentation that resembles a fancy charcuterie board. This show-stopping one-pan dish will have the whole family likely asking for it again the next week.

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Shrimp and Grits Casserole

What do we do when we love a Southern dish? Casserole it! Top casserole with chopped-up cooked bacon and scallions. Serve the savory pan sauce or "shrimp gravy" on the side in a gravy boat.

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Creamy Pesto-and-Shrimp Penne with Peas

Store-bought ingredients like pre-peeled shrimp, frozen peas, jarred pesto, and pasta make this simple dinner come together in a snap. Use a fresh, refrigerated pesto like Bear Pond Farm Premium Basil Pesto at your local grocery store for this recipe.

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Shrimp Cobb Salad with Bacon Dressing

A Cobb salad isn't complete without chopped bacon, but we went a step further and added bacon dressing for an even more rich flavor. Plus, most of the key elements of the salad can be made in advance.

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Skillet Corn with Shrimp and Sausage

We're always looking for new ways to eat up fresh summer corn, and this flavorful skillet dinner is a great place to start. Creamy corn, shrimp, and sausage mix well together in this easy 30-minute meal.

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Easy Shrimp Scampi with Basil

You only need ¼ cup of dry white wine to make the sauce for this summery pasta, so there will be plenty to enjoy with your meal. Prepare ingredients in advance to make it easier on yourself when cooking this fast-paced recipe.

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Shrimp-And-Herb Rice Bowls

Lowcountry-inspired, this shrimp and rice recipe is just the thing for busy weeknights. A medley of herbs and lemon add a brightness to the dish.

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Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

Enjoy a smoky and spicy classic that takes just a couple of minutes to prepare. While it has a lot of the staple gumbo ingredients, this gumbo has a few tasty surprises. When it's ready, serve over a bed of herbed rice.

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Classic Shrimp And Grits

Our favorite thing about shrimp and grits is it's a meal you can enjoy anytime of day. The mix of shrimp, bacon, bell pepper, and creamy grits is one we'll never tire of.

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Seafood Pasta Salad

Bring this creamy pasta salad loaded with shrimp, red bell pepper, tomatoes, celery, scallions, and herbs to your next backyard picnic and everyone will be begging for the recipe.

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Shrimp Fried Rice

Everyone's favorite takeout dinner couldn't be easier or quicker to make at home with this skillet recipe. It's best practice to make fried rice with day-old rice for a dryer, less-sticky texture. But don't fear if you didn't make rice the night before— just go ahead and spread the freshly cooked rice on a baking sheet and into the fridge for about 15 minutes before continuing with the recipe.

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Skillet Shrimp Chilaquiles

This recipe calls for freshly fried, homemade tortilla chips, and you won't believe how easy they are to make at home. Just cut corn tortillas into quarters and fry them until lightly brown. Top with sliced avocado, queso fresco, and cilantro to tie in all the flavors.

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One-Pot Shrimp-And-Sausage Jambalaya

This one pot dinner pays tribute to Cajun and Creole cuisine with spices, savory andouille sausage, the holy trinity (onion, bell pepper, and celery), and shrimp.

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Boom Boom Shrimp

Make this fan-favorite appetizer at home and delight your family. Serve them over salad or in lettuce wraps for a full meal. Make sure to serve with a dipping bowl of extra Sriracha for guests who love a little extra spice. And the best part? It only takes 15 minutes to prepare.

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Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Cream Sauce

With just a handful of ingredients, you can have a simple, beautiful pasta dinner. Be sure to use fresh shrimp and small cherry tomatoes for the best flavor.

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Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits

Robert Stehling of Charleston's Hominy Grill shared this recipe with us, which is only made better by a few shakes of Tabasco on top. Stoneground grits over instant will no doubt take your dish to the next level. This recipe makes four servings but can be easily doubled if feeding a bigger crowd.

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Pasta Primavera with Shrimp

Pasta night gets a bad reputation as super unhealthy, but we snuck plenty of good-for-you ingredients into this colorful supper. Cook the ingredients in the suggested stages for the perfectly cooked one-pot dish.

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Shrimp Creole

Pantry staples come together in this dinner that you'll recognize if you've ever made a trip to Louisiana. Make the dish spicier by adding crushed red pepper and hot sauce.

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Shrimp Scampi Linguine

Would you believe this beautiful plate of pasta is on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes? You should! Top pasta with chopped parsley and lemon zest.

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Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Jessica Dupuy shares this classic Lowcountry recipe with us in her cookbook, United Tastes of Texas. Even though most gumbo recipes require hours in the pot, this recipe is ready in just an hour and a half.

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63 Southern-Style Shrimp Recipes That'll Have You Coming Back For Seconds

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