Scampi, shrimp and grits, Mexican pasta, and more—here are the shrimp recipes our readers have saved the most.
Serious Eats / Jen Causey
Growing up in North Carolina, shrimp were a special-occasion meal for me. My South Louisianan mother didn’t trust anything but Gulf shrimp, so we only ate them when visiting her side of the family in Baton Rouge. I still favor Gulf or other wild shrimp, but fortunately, I now have easy access to mail-order frozen Gulf shrimp, which means some kind of shrimp dish makes it onto my dinner menu at least a few times a month.
I’m not alone in loving shrimp’s mild, nutty flavor, its quick cooking time, and its versatility. Not only is it the [most consumed seafood in the US](https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/behind-scenes-most-consumed-seafood…
Scampi, shrimp and grits, Mexican pasta, and more—here are the shrimp recipes our readers have saved the most.
Serious Eats / Jen Causey
Growing up in North Carolina, shrimp were a special-occasion meal for me. My South Louisianan mother didn’t trust anything but Gulf shrimp, so we only ate them when visiting her side of the family in Baton Rouge. I still favor Gulf or other wild shrimp, but fortunately, I now have easy access to mail-order frozen Gulf shrimp, which means some kind of shrimp dish makes it onto my dinner menu at least a few times a month.
I’m not alone in loving shrimp’s mild, nutty flavor, its quick cooking time, and its versatility. Not only is it the most consumed seafood in the US, but it’s also incredibly popular among users of MyRecipes, our tool for saving and organizing recipes from Serious Eats and beyond. If you’re looking for great new ways to add shrimp to your dinner rotation, check out our most-saved shrimp recipes below.
Vicky Wasik
To get the most flavor in this shrimp scampi, we use vermouth instead of white wine and a fragrant mix of parsley, tarragon, and chives.
Serious Eats / Julia Estrada
This recipe calls for juicy, tender shrimp and plenty of garlic, yielding a simple yet perfect version of this classic.
Serious Eats/ Shri Repp
Shrimp scampi meets salsa verde in this spicy, citrusy, cilantro-packed pasta dish.
Serious Eats / Larisa Niedle
Plump shrimp swimming in a spicy chutney made of cilantro, chiles, and ample garlic—this dish is an easy weeknight-friendly recipe that cooks in under 15 minutes
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Vicky Wasik
Shrimp make an excellent stand-in for lobster in a classic Italian-American fra diavolo. The trick is knowing how to infuse the spicy tomato sauce with some real shellfish flavor.
Serious Eats / Jen Causey
Red Creole jambalaya is a New Orleans classic, loaded with meats, seafood, and tomatoes. A trip to the oven guarantees you don’t end up with a burnt layer of rice on the bottom of your pot.
Photograph: Vicky Wasik. Video: Serious Eats Video
Our version of shrimp and grits adds mushrooms, crispy bacon, and gruyère to an easy and monumental classic.
Serious Eats / Qi Ai
Light or dark, thick or thin: shrimp étouffée the way you want it.
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Serious Eats / Robbie Lozano
These bacon-wrapped shrimp with a sweet and savory soy sauce–hot honey glaze are perfect for parties. The shrimp are tender, the bacon crisp, and the glaze gives the exterior a caramelized flavor and texture and a beautiful sheen.
Serious Eats/ Melati Citrawireja
These perfect grilled shrimp are skewered and grilled with the shells still intact and then tossed with lemon and garlic. You’ll end up with tender, juicy shrimp with a crisply charred crust.