15+ Easy, Healthy Shrimp Recipes
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This collection of 15+ easy, healthy shrimp recipes will give you plenty of ideas for what to make with shrimp. Think lots of shrimp pastas, rice bowls, and vegetable-heavy dishes!
Looking for some new ideas for how or what to cook with shrimp? You’ve come to the right place! I’ve rounded up 15+ of the BEST shrimp recipe ideas from my website and from some of my favourite food bloggers below.
Each of these dishes uses simple, minimal ingredients and is easy to prepare.
Here you’ll find lots of shrimp pastas, shrimp rice bowls, and other vegetable-heavy dishes dishes prepared with shrimp!
As a dietitian, shrimp are one of my favourite protein foods to add to any meal! Here’s why I love shrimp so much:
- they go SO well with everything
- they’re super quick and easy to prepare
- you can keep a bag in your freezer to use at any time – just run them under cold water in a colander to thaw in minutes!
- they pack in a ton of nutrition benefits (highlighted below)
Nutrition Benefits of Shrimp
Shrimp are an excellent source of high-quality, complete protein – a standard 3-ounce or 85-gram serving provides 18 grams of protein.
This tasty shellfish is also rich in essential micronutrients like:
- selenium
- vitamin B12
- phosphorus
- niacin
- zinc
- magnesium
- iron
Finally, shrimp is a source of omega-3 fatty acids, which support the health of your heart and brain.
Now, let’s get into those easy, healthy shrimp recipes!
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1) Garlic Shrimp With Smoked Paprika & Honey
This garlic shrimp with smoked paprika and honey is the BEST way to cook shrimp! A quick, easy, and healthy protein recipe that's only 5 ingredients.
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2) Green Goddess Rice Bowl With Shrimp
This creamy rice bowl is made with a vegan avocado green goddess dressing that is SO fresh, healthy + delicious. Pair with shrimp or your favourite protein! Recipe is gluten-free, with vegan option available.
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3) Spaghetti Squash With Kale Pesto & Shrimp
This healthy spaghetti squash recipe is served with a kale miso pesto and sautéed shrimp. It's dairy-free, gluten-free, and high in fibre and protein. All you need is 10 ingredients!
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4) Cheesy Butternut Squash Rice Bowl With Shrimp
This cheesy butternut squash rice bowl with sautéed shrimp is so comforting, nourishing, and absolutely delicious. It's healthy, easy to make, and just perfect for batch cooking or meal prep!
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5) Shrimp & Broccoli With Lemon, Honey, and Feta
This sautéed shrimp and broccoli recipe is made with lemon, honey, and feta. It's ready in 30 minutes and so easy to cook – perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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6) Easy Honey Mustard Garlic Shrimp
This honey dijon mustard garlic shrimp recipe is so easy and delicious. It's a quick, healthy protein dish that pairs well with everything! Dairy-free + gluten-free.
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7) Sautéed Shrimp With Tomato Sauce, Feta & Rice
This sautéed shrimp with tomato sauce, feta, rice, and vegetables is the BEST dinner. It's healthy, so easy to make, and super flavourful!
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8) Creamy Coconut Shrimp With Chili Powder & Lime
This creamy coconut shrimp recipe is made with simple, healthy ingredients like coconut milk, chili powder, garlic, lime, and basil. It's so quick and easy to make for dinner and tastes absolutely DELICIOUS! Recipe is dairy-free and gluten-free.
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9) Couscous With Roasted Corn, Tomatoes & Shrimp
This couscous with roasted corn, tomatoes, and shrimp is such an easy and delicious recipe. It's flavoured with ingredients like feta, lemon, and fresh basil. You can enjoy it as a hot weeknight dinner, as a cold packed lunch, or even bring it with you to serve at a BBQ, picnic, or potluck party!
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10) Shrimp Taco Salad Bowl
This taco salad recipe is such an easy and quick-to-make shrimp dinner idea. It combines sautéed shrimp and nutritious cooked quinoa with healthy salad ingredients, such as crunchy romaine lettuce and chopped bell peppers. A terrific 35-minute meal!
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11) Winter Pasta Salad With Shrimp
This Winter Pasta Salad is made with oven-roasted butternut squash, broccoli, and mushrooms, as well as arugula, shrimp, and a thyme-mustard vinaigrette. This recipe is easy, healthy, and can be made dairy-free, gluten-free, and/or vegan if needed.
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12) Sweet Potato Fettuccine With Veggies & Shrimp
This Sweet Potato "Fettuccine" is made with tons of veggies and shrimp for protein! It's simple, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Recipe is ready in 30 minutes, and is both gluten- and dairy-free.
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13) Basil Walnut Pesto Linguine With Shrimp
This basil-walnut pesto linguine pasta recipe is paired with shrimp and arugula. Simple, nutritious, and ready in 30 minutes! Recipe is dairy-free and can easily be made gluten-free.
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14) Pasta With Veggies, Zoodles & Shrimp
Proving pasta can be a healthy option, this easy pasta recipe is packed with fresh veggies, zoodles, tomatoes, spinach, herbs and garlic prawns.
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15) Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad With Shrimp
This roasted veggie pasta salad is packed with balanced nutrition and tons of antioxidants! Perfect to make for an easy weeknight dinner, packed lunch, or to bring to your next summer BBQ.
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16) Mexican-Inspired Spaghetti Squash Boats
These Mexican-Inspired Spaghetti Squash Boats are packed with yummy, nutritious ingredients like shrimp, peppers, corn, salsa, avocado, and melty cheese. They're easy to make and super cozy for dinner! Recipe is gluten-free and can be made vegetarian and/or vegan if desired.
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17) Turmeric Shrimp With Cumin & Garlic
This turmeric shrimp (prawn) recipe is a super quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy sautéed shrimp! It's a fun way to add some flavour and change things up. All you need are 5 ingredients!
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18) Mango Avocado Salad With Shrimp
This mango avocado salad recipe is made with shrimp and a spicy lime dressing! It's quick, unique, and delicious. Option to leave out shrimp for a vegetarian version.
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20) Summer Lemon Orzo Salad With Shrimp
This lemon orzo salad is served with feta, zucchini, and shrimp. Light, delicious, and easy – enjoy it as a cold summer pasta salad!
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I hope this post has given you tons of inspiration for easy, healthy shrimp recipe ideas. If you make any of these shrimp dishes, be sure to let me know in the comments below!
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Get the Recipe: 15+ Easy, Healthy Shrimp Recipes, Including Garlic Shrimp With Smoked Paprika & Honey
This garlic shrimp with smoked paprika and honey is the BEST way to cook shrimp! A quick, easy, and healthy protein recipe that's only 5 ingredients. Plus, 15 more ideas for easy, healthy shrimp recipes!
Ingredients
- Approx. 36 large shrimp, thawed, peeled + deveined (or prawns)
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and place them in a small bowl. Toss them in 1 Tbsp olive oil and a bit of salt + pepper.
- Heat up a frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot (a splash of water should sizzle on it), place the shrimp on the pan. They should be in a single layer with a bit of space between each piece – you may need to do this in stages, depending on size of pan.
- Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side, then remove and set aside in a bowl. They’ll be opaque, pink, and slightly browned when done.
- In the same pan, add remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil and sliced garlic. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, until browned and slightly fragrant. Stir in smoked paprika and honey, then add cooked shrimp back into the pan. Toss to coat.
- Remove pan from heat and serve shrimp immediately. Season with salt + pepper, as desired.
Notes
*Leftovers of this recipe can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat – simply pop the leftovers in the microwave or warm them up in a pan on the stovetop.
*As shrimp is a source of protein, serve them with a side of greens and whole grains to make a complete meal!
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