5 Delicious Shrimp Dinner Recipes
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1. Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
- Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Instructions:
1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add shrimp, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
4. Stir in lemon juice and cook for another minute.
5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with rice or pasta.
2. Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
- Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small tortillas
For the Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Instructions:
1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss shrimp in the mixture.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
3. For the slaw, mix shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
4. Warm tortillas and fill with shrimp and cilantro lime slaw. Serve immediately.
3. Shrimp and Grits Recipe
- Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Grits:
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Instructions:
1. Cook grits according to package instructions. Stir in cheddar cheese, butter, and salt. Keep warm.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Add shrimp, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
5. Serve shrimp over the prepared grits.
4. Shrimp Scampi Recipe
- Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Instructions:
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
5. Stir in white wine, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
6. Toss cooked pasta with the shrimp and sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
5. Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry Recipe
- Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Cooked rice for serving
- Instructions:
1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
2. Add bell peppers, snap peas, and garlic. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
3. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, and ginger. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
5. Serve over cooked rice.
These shrimp recipes offer a variety of flavors and cooking methods, perfect for any dinner occasion! 🍤
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