Bahraini Shrimp Machboos with Tomato Rice
Shrimp, tomato rice, dried lime, and warm spices make a quick, aromatic Gulf meal for two.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
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Shrimp Dinner Ideas
27 shrimp dinner recipes for home cooks, with cooking times.
Shrimp cook in just a few minutes, so most of these dinners are ready in about half an hour. You will find shrimp tacos, Greek shrimp saganaki with orzo, Malaysian char kway teow, Hawaiian garlic shrimp, Ecuadorian ceviche and rice dishes from the Arabian Gulf such as Bahraini machboos. Take shrimp off the heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque so they stay tender.
27 dinner ideas
Bangladeshi Chingri Bhorta with Rice
Shrimp cooked, mashed with mustard oil, raw onion, and chili into a coarse bhorta, served with rice.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Chinese Cantonese Steamed Egg with Shrimp
Eggs beaten with warm stock and steamed gently into a silky savoury custard topped with shrimp.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche with Toasted Corn
Chilled cooked shrimp, tomato, lime and red onion are paired with crunchy toasted corn.
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- Shrimp
Greek Shrimp Saganaki with Orzo
Tomato, feta and juicy shrimp fold into orzo for a one-pan Greek-style dinner for two.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Gulf Coast Kimchi Shrimp Grits
Creamy grits under shrimp seared with kimchi, scallion, and chili butter.
- 30 min
- Serves 4
- Shrimp
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with Furikake Rice
Shrimp cooked in a heavy garlic butter sauce, served over rice with furikake and lemon.
- 25 min
- Serves 4
- Shrimp
Jalapeño Lime Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Slaw
The avocado slaw introduces a cool contrast to the spicy shrimp, combining shredded cabbage, avocado, lime juice, and a hint of cilantro to create a refreshing, crunchy topping.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Jamaican Pepper Shrimp Coconut Rice
Shrimp cooked hard with allspice and Scotch bonnet, served over coconut rice with scallion.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Japanese Okonomiyaki with Shrimp and Cabbage
A savory cabbage pancake with tender shrimp, crisp edges, and a quick drizzle of tangy sauce and creamy mayonnaise.
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- Shrimp
Kuwaiti Murabyan Tomato Shrimp Rice
Kuwaiti Murabyan Tomato Shrimp Rice is a practical 40-minute dinner for 2, layering 12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined with 3/4 cup basmati rice and bright ground turmeric.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Lemon Basil Coconut Shrimp Pasta
This Lemon Basil Coconut Shrimp Pasta was inspired by the desire to fuse tropical flavors with classic Italian comfort food, creating an innovative and delightful culinary experience.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Malaysian Char Kway Teow with Shrimp
Wide rice noodles, shrimp, egg, bean sprouts, and smoky soy sauce come together quickly in a very hot wok.
- 25 min
- Serves 4
- Shrimp
Malaysian Hokkien Mee with Shrimp
Yellow noodles braised in a dark soy sauce with shrimp and pork until the sauce is absorbed.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Malaysian-Inspired Coconut Laksa Shrimp Noodles
Rice noodles, shrimp, and tofu puffs fill a fragrant coconut broth with lime, herbs, and gentle chile heat.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Shrimp
Mozambican Piri Piri Prawns with Coconut Rice
Prawns marinated in garlic piri piri and seared hard, served over rice cooked in coconut milk.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
New Orleans Shrimp and Corn Maque Choux
Sweet corn cooked down with peppers and cream, finished with fast-seared shrimp.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Puerto Rican Mofongo-Inspired Garlic Shrimp Bowls
Mashed garlicky plantains anchor bowls of juicy shrimp and a light citrus pan sauce.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
- Shrimp
Sinaloan Shrimp Aguachile Tostadas
Raw shrimp cured briefly in a fierce lime and serrano aguachile, piled onto tostadas.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Spanish Garlic Shrimp with Saffron Rice
Paprika-garlic shrimp and saffron rice make a fast Spanish-style skillet dinner for two.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Herb Orzo
Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Herb Orzo was designed to surprise and delight the senses with a balance of bold flavors and comforting textures.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Tacos with Avocado-Lime Crema
The Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Tacos with Avocado-Lime Crema were inspired by the vibrant fusion of tropical and Latin flavors, aiming to deliver an exciting culinary experience that surprise…
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Spicy Shrimp and Mango Quesadillas with Avocado Lime Sauce
Spicy Shrimp and Mango Quesadillas with Avocado Lime Sauce bring together the bold, spicy flavors of Mexican cuisine with the tropical sweetness of mango, creating an unexpected yet harmo…
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Sri Lankan Isso Wade Shrimp Fritters
Crisp split-pea fritters studded with curry leaves and chili, each one topped with a whole shrimp and deep-fried to order.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Thai Yum Woon Sen Shrimp Salad
Glass noodles soaked until springy and tossed with poached shrimp in an undiluted fish sauce, lime, and chili dressing.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Tunisian Ojja with Shrimp and Harissa
Shrimp and eggs cooked into a harissa and caraway tomato base, scooped up with toasted bread.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp
Vietnamese Banh Khot Shrimp Pancakes
Small coconut and turmeric rice pancakes cooked in a dimpled pan, each topped with a shrimp.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Shrimp