Superfast Shrimp Recipes - Cooking Light

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Easy, versatile, and quick to cook, shrimp is a high-protein, low-calorie alternative to other meats and fish. Whether you prefer your shrimp recipes grilled, broiled, baked, or steamed, we have a quick shrimp dinner perfect for your table. Our favorite one-dish shrimp recipes include shrimp burgers, shrimp tacos, shrimp pasta recipes, and perfectly cooked shrimp served over a variety of grains. Spicy, savory, or inspired by flavors around the world, this collection of shrimp recipes is guaranteed to please.

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Pan-Seared Shrimp with Walnut and Herb Gremolata

Greg DuPree

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Fresh herbs and lemon make a bright, tasty topper for succulent shrimp. Fish and shellfish are excellent sources of protein for fewer calories than most meat. Paired with spinach and rice pilaf, this weeknight-friendly main comes together in just 15 minutes.

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Shrimp and Broccoli Rotini

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View Recipe: Shrimp and Broccoli Rotini

Sometimes simple and easy is best, as in this no-frills shrimp, broccoli, and pasta dish. Try switching to whole-grain rotini for a nutrition boost. You can use fresh or frozen shrimp in this recipe, just make sure to look for the peeled and deveined kind without any additives.

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Tuscan White Bean Salad with Shrimp

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View Recipe: Tuscan White Bean Salad with Shrimp

Fragrant fresh rosemary and mild cannellini beans are a fantastic duo. You can also mash the two together for crostini or stir them into soup. Add the rosemary to the dressing rather than to the simmering pot of beans so its flavor doesn't overpower. Poaching shrimp in the shells helps keep the shrimp from overcooking.

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Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice

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View Recipe: Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice

This five-ingredient main is a great way to get more seafood into your weeknight rotation. Seek our shrimp that's free of sodium tripolyphosphate (STP), a common preservative that significantly boosts the sodium in your shrimp. Can't find riced cauliflower? Make your own by pulsing cauliflower florets in a food processor until crumbled. Easy!

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Peanut, Shrimp, and Broccoli Rolls

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View Recipe: Peanut, Shrimp, and Broccoli Rolls

We turned this popular appetizer into a quick, diet-friendly dinner solution for two. It's a fresh, low-calorie alternative to takeout. In place of bottled peanut sauce, you can instead try our Miso-Chili-Garlic Sauce.

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Thai Shrimp Scampi

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View Recipe: Thai Shrimp Scampi

There are lots of sustainable shrimp options available; ask at the seafood counter to ensure you're making the right choice. If you have trouble finding lemongrass, substitute ½ teaspoon grated lemon rind.

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Roasted Shrimp with White Beans and Feta

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View Recipe: Roasted Shrimp with White Beans and Feta

Roasting shrimp in the oven is a hands-off route to bringing out robust flavor; the method also helps prevent overcooking, keeping shrimp tender. Prep tip: It's easier to grate the rind before juicing the lemon.

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Shrimp Farfalle with Arugula Pesto

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View Recipe: Shrimp Farfalle with Arugula Pesto

Arugula instills this pesto with a peppery bite that pairs beautifully with supple, slightly sweet shrimp.

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