Shrimp

Shrimp has been a popular food for centuries, with recipes originating from all over the world. Early recipes for shrimp date back to China, where the seafood was first cultivated. In the West, shrimp recipes were first recorded in the early 1800s.

Shrimp became a popular ingredient in American cooking in the mid-19th century, when it was introduced by Chinese immigrants. By the early 20th century, shrimp was being harvested in the Gulf of Mexico and Florida, and was becoming a staple of Southern cuisine.

Today, shrimp is one of the most popular seafoods in the world, and is used in a variety of cuisines. It can be cooked in myriad ways, and is often used in appetizers, main dishes, and even desserts.

Advice

When cooking shrimp, it is important to keep the shrimp cold and moist. It is a good idea to store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container, and to use it as soon as possible. Before cooking, make sure to rinse the shrimp with cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. When cooking shrimp, it is important to not overcook it, as it can become tough and rubbery. To avoid this, you should cook the shrimp until it is just done, which is usually when it is pink and no longer translucent. Lastly, always season the shrimp before cooking. This can be done with a light dusting of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs or spices.

Questions

Is A shrimp A fish or an insect?

A shrimp is a type of crustacean, not an insect or a fish.

How long do pet shrimp live?

Pet shrimp typically live between two and three years.

Is shrimp a meat or protein?

Shrimp is a type of protein.

How often can you eat shrimp?

There is no set limit on how often you can eat shrimp. Shrimp is a healthy, low-calorie food that can be eaten as part of a balanced diet. Eating shrimp in moderation is generally considered safe.

Is shrimp healthy or unhealthy?

Shrimp can be a healthy part of a balanced diet. It is a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals, and is low in saturated fat and calories. However, shrimp can be high in cholesterol and sodium, so it is important to eat them in moderation.

What is healthier steak or shrimp?

It depends on the preparation method. Steak and shrimp can both be healthy options if they are grilled, baked, or steamed. However, if they are deep fried, they will be higher in saturated fat and calories.

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Recipes

 

Shrimp Scampi With Orzo

5/5 - 7761 votes

• salt
• orzo pasta
• shrimp
• lemon zest
• red pepper flake
• white wine
• chicken stock
• butter
• olive oil
• parsley
• garlic

 

Summer Shrimp Scampi With Tomatoes and Corn

5/5 - 2835 votes

• salt
• shrimp
• cherry
• red pepper flake
• white wine
• corn
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• chive
• butter
• garlic

 

Baked Greek Shrimp With Tomatoes and Feta

5/5 - 2807 votes

• olive oil
• salt
• shrimp
• red pepper flake
• oregano
• tomato
• mint
• shallot
• greek feta cheese
• garlic

 

Sheet-Pan Shrimp With Tomatoes, Feta and Oregano

5/5 - 1898 votes

• black pepper
• tomato
• feta
• oregano
• lemon juice
• salt
• garlic
• shrimp
• olive oil

 

Baked Shrimp Scampi

4.7/5 - 1121 votes

• salt
• lemon
• lemon zest
• rosemary
• egg yolk
• butter
• shallot
• red pepper flake
• shrimp
• white wine
• lemon juice
• panko
• olive oil
• parsley
• garlic

 

Cumin-Lime Shrimp With Ginger

5/5 - 1631 votes

• salt
• salt
• garlic
• cumin
• lime zest
• shrimp
• ginger
• lime juice
• red pepper flake
• olive oil
• cilantro

 

Salt-Roasted Shrimp

5/5 - 973 votes

• olive oil
• unshelled shrimp
• salt

 

Shrimp Gumbo with Andouille Sausage

5/5 - 1424 votes

• salt
• bell pepper
• tomato
• shrimp
• filé powder
• tomato paste
• paprika
• onion
• green onion
• celery
• cayenne pepper
• okra
• thyme
• all purpose flour
• olive oil
• shrimp broth
• smoked andouille sausage
• garlic

 

Shrimp Creole

4/5 - 2745 votes

• SHRIMP
• salt
• rice
• shrimp
• sugar
• tomato sauce
• bell pepper
• onion
• basil
• oregano
• thyme
• all purpose flour
• parsley
• green onion
• butter
• hot sauce
• creole seasoning
• celery
• bay leaf
• garlic
• CREOLE SEASONING (OPTIONAL)
• chili powder
• smoked paprika
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• salt

 

Coconut-Lime Shrimp

5/5 - 1277 votes

• rice
• lime
• shrimp
• lime juice
• lime zest
• fish sauce
• coconut sugar
• coconut milk
• salt
• cilantro
• serrano pepper
• ginger
• sesame oil
• garlic
• shallot

 

Warm Shrimp Salad with Kamut, Red Chile and Tarragon

5/5 - 653 votes

• lemon
• spelt berry
• shrimp
• olive oil
• butter
• shallot
• tarragon
• white wine
• red chile
• haricots vert
• salt

 

Yucatan Shrimp

5/5 - 1162 votes

• black pepper
• lime juice
• salt
• shrimp
• indonesian sambal
• jalapeño
• garlic
• cilantro
• butter

 

Sheet-Pan Shrimp Scampi

4/5 - 2229 votes

• olive oil
• black pepper
• white wine
• large shrimp
• salt
• parsley
• basil
• red pepper flake
• lemon
• garlic
• butter

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Creamy Shrimp Scampi

4.8/5 - 2412 votes

• linguine
• shrimp
• parmesan cheese
• heavy cream
• white wine
• lemon juice
• butter
• garlic
• salt

 

Shrimp Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

4/5 - 704 votes

• pepper
• shrimp
• sherry vinegar
• olive oil
• watercress
• salt

 

Sichuan Peppercorn Shrimp

4/5 - 703 votes

• chile sesame oil
• shrimp
• lime juice
• pasilla
• sichuan peppercorn
• vegetable oil
• garlic
• jalapeño
• green onion
• salt

 

Shrimp Linguine With Herbs, Corn and Arugula

4/5 - 1771 votes

• black pepper
• olive oil
• salt
• white wine
• shrimp
• linguine
• butter
• red pepper flake
• corn
• herb
• garlic
• arugula

 

Spiced Ginger Shrimp With Burst Tomatoes

4/5 - 1759 votes

• aromatic spice
• lime juice
• shrimp
• olive oil
• ginger
• mint
• black pepper
• butter
• garlic
• green onion
• cherry tomato
• salt

 

Spanish-Style Shrimp With Garlic

5/5 - 776 votes

• salt
• bay leaf
• red chile
• shrimp
• olive oil
• parsley
• garlic

 

Seared Shrimp With Chard, Chiles and Ginger

5/5 - 764 votes

• black pepper
• ginger
• hot chile like thai
• sweet chile like italian frying
• shallot
• shrimp
• cilantro
• salt
• sherry vinegar
• light brown sugar
• red
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Pressure Cooker Indian Butter Shrimp

5/5 - 719 votes

• SAUCE
• cilantro
• basmati rice
• heavy cream
• tomato
• ginger
• lime zest
• salt
• red pepper flake
• garlic
• shallot
• butter
• MARINADE
• ginger
• garlic
• salt
• yogurt
• shrimp
• lime juice
• garam masala
• cumin
• sweet smoked paprika

 

Chipotle Shrimp Taco with Avocado Salsa Verde

4.5/5 - 241 votes

• shrimp
• olive oil
• chipotle
• salt
• garlic
• jalapeño
• onion
• avocado
• cilantro
• lime
• tomatillo
• corn tortilla
• cilantro

 

Coconut Shrimp Curry With Mushrooms

4/5 - 1400 votes

• curry
• mint
• lime
• salt
• shrimp
• tamarind paste
• garlic
• ginger
• turmeric
• serrano chile
• coriander seed
• cumin seed
• cayenne pepper
• coconut milk
• coconut oil
• mushroom

 

Salt and Pepper Shrimp Rolls

4/5 - 1250 votes

• lime
• cilantro
• vegetable oil
• cornstarch
• shrimp
• black pepper
• mayonnaise
• salt
• milk
• garlic
• fresno chile
• hot dog bun

 

Shrimp With Creamed Corn and Feta

5/5 - 515 votes

• basil
• black pepper
• cilantro
• hot sauce
• worcestershire sauce
• poblano pepper
• shrimp
• feta
• heavy cream
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• tomato
• onion
• garlic
• salt
• corn
• butter

 

Shrimp With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

5/5 - 493 votes

• basil
• salt
• several thyme
• tomato
• garlic
• fish stock
• olive oil
• shrimp
• caper

 

Shrimp Étouffée

4/5 - 1145 votes

• salt
• white rice
• shrimp
• hot sauce
• bay leaf
• green onion
• onion
• bell pepper
• tomato paste
• creole seasoning
• celery
• all purpose flour
• chicken
• butter
• garlic

 

Sheet-Pan Shrimp Boil

4/5 - 1142 votes

• ROASTED POTATOES
• salt
• yellow potato
• olive oil
• garlic
• BROILED SHRIMP
• parsley
• lemon juice
• paprika
• seafood seasoning
• lemon
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• tail shrimp
• olive oil
• garlic
• BROILED CORN
• butter
• ears corn

 

Sautéed Shrimp With Coconut Oil, Ginger and Coriander

5/5 - 474 votes

• lemon
• shrimp
• ginger
• lemon juice
• black pepper
• coriander
• salt
• garlic
• refined coconut oil
• green onion

 

Shrimp With Hot Fennel Sausage and Polenta

5/5 - 467 votes

• red pepper flake
• salt
• onion
• lemon zest
• shrimp
• tomato
• white wine
• rosemary
• green onion
• crème fraîche
• polenta
• parsley
• olive oil
• caper
• garlic
• butter
• hot italian fennel sausage

 

Shrimp Fajitas With Peppers and Zucchini

5/5 - 450 votes

• queso fresco
• green salsa
• salt
• lime zest
• corn
• chipotles adobo sauce
• serrano chile
• onion
• zucchini
• bell pepper
• romaine heart
• shrimp
• cilantro
• olive oil
• lime juice
• cumin seed
• corn tortilla
• garlic

 

Lemon Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Pasta

4.93/5 - 167 votes

• lemon juice
• italian seasoning
• red pepper flake
• shrimp
• parmesan cheese
• olive oil
• parsley
• spinach
• garlic
• butter
• linguine pasta
• salt

 

Thai-Style Sweet and Salty Shrimp

4/5 - 977 votes

• salt
• shrimp
• fish sauce
• lime juice
• light brown sugar
• white vinegar
• red pepper flake
• peanut
• green onion

 

Shrimp in Purgatory

4/5 - 873 votes

• salt
• caper
• oregano
• tomato
• yellow
• parmesan cheese
• fennel seed
• red pepper flake
• shrimp
• calabrian chile
• green onion
• olive oil
• red pepper
• garlic

 

Shrimp Scampi

4.7/5 - 171 votes

• bread
• shrimp
• lemon juice
• salt
• butter
• white wine
• red pepper flake
• parsley
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Tamarind Shrimp With Coconut Milk

4/5 - 779 votes

• shrimp
• salt
• tamarind paste
• curry
• coconut milk
• coconut oil
• cilantro
• sambhar masala

 

4 Minute Spicy Garlic Shrimp

5/5 - 345 votes

• parsley
• lemon
• steak seasoning
• shrimp
• red pepper flake
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• garlic

 

Anaheim Shrimp Scampi

4.6/5 - 141 votes

• white pepper
• worcestershire sauce
• arugula
• scampi butter
• spaghetti squash
• count shrimp
• parsley
• salt
• garlic
• white wine
• avocado
• lemon
• spaghetti squash
• garlic powder
• butter
• black pepper
• asiago cheese
• onion

 

Shrimp Rolls

4.1/5 - 212 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• dill
• lemon juice
• red wine vinegar
• celery
• horseradish
• shrimp
• mayonnaise
• paprika
• butter
• green onion
• hot dog bun

 

Hot-Sauce Shrimp

4/5 - 716 votes

• salt
• hot sauce
• shrimp
• oil
• butter
• green onion

 

Shrimp In Thai Coconut Curry Sauce

4.17/5 - 367 votes

• coconut milk
• shrimp
• brown sugar
• green onion
• onion
• orange bell pepper
• bell pepper
• yellow bell pepper
• salt
• red chili flake
• basil
• cilantro
• lime juice
• peanut butter
• red curry paste
• ginger
• garlic
• vegetable oil
• fish sauce
• red jalapeno pepper

 

Garlic Shrimp With Peas

4/5 - 698 votes

• rice
• salt
• green garlic
• english pea
• shrimp
• cilantro
• parsley
• red pepper flake
• olive oil

 

Buttery Kimchi Shrimp

4/5 - 682 votes

• salt
• salt
• shrimp
• ginger
• red pepper flake
• lime
• cilantro
• garlic
• butter
• kimchi

 

Rustic Shrimp Bisque

5/5 - 243 votes

• lemon juice
• shrimp
• bay leaf
• fennel
• salt
• grain rice
• cayenne pepper
• brandy
• tomato paste
• celery
• garlic
• leek
• white wine
• thyme
• butter

 

4 Minute Spicy Garlic Shrimp

4.8/5 - 118 votes

• lemon
• red pepper flake
• parsley
• olive oil
• steak seasoning
• shrimp
• garlic

 

Shrimp Jambalaya

4/5 - 565 votes

• salt
• several thyme
• grain brown rice
• parsley
• ham
• cayenne pepper
• olive oil
• bell pepper
• onion
• tomato
• garlic
• shrimp
• shrimp stock

 

Shrimp and Grits With Roasted Tomato, Fennel and Sausage

5/5 - 202 votes

• ROASTED TOMATO
• black pepper
• salt
• garlic
• olive oil
• plum tomato
• FENNEL
• white pepper
• salt
• butter
• fennel
• shrimp broth
• GRITS
• white pepper
• salt
• corn grit
• cream cheese
• bay leaf
• butter
• hot sauce
• lemon juice
• SHRIMP AND ASSEMBLY
• hot sauce
• salt
• benton smoked sausage
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• parsley
• shrimp

 

Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta

4.7/5 - 109 votes

• dill
• olive oil
• onion
• shrimp
• parsley
• black pepper
• salt
• garlic
• tomato
• feta

 

Shrimp in Green Mole

5/5 - 195 votes

• salt
• rice
• shrimp
• canola
• serrano chile
• chicken stock
• pumpkin seed
• tomatillo
• cumin seed
• onion
• cilantro
• garlic
• romaine lettuce

 

Crispy Shrimp Cakes With Chile-Lime Mayo

4/5 - 528 votes

• salt
• grapeseed oil
• shrimp
• lime
• mayonnaise
• shallot
• fish sauce
• red chile pepper
• original
• basil
• cilantro

 

Shrimp Stew for Two

4/5 - 523 votes

• salt
• bread
• fish sauce
• olive oil
• ginger
• sugar
• gochugaru
• butter
• shallot
• garlic
• radish
• broccoli rabe
• shrimp

 

Spicy Shrimp With Blistered Cucumbers, Corn and Tomato

4/5 - 515 votes

• SALAD
• salt
• shallot
• corn
• cucumber
• cilantro
• tomato
• SHRIMP
• salt
• shrimp
• garlic
• lime juice
• ginger
• olive oil
• DRESSING
• fish sauce
• light brown sugar
• fresno chile
• chive

 

Ginger-Mint Grilled Shrimp

4/5 - 509 votes

• salt
• olive oil
• mint
• ginger
• lime
• shrimp

 

Slow Cooker Shrimp in Purgatory

4/5 - 492 votes

• salt
• caper
• oregano
• tomato
• yellow
• parmesan cheese
• fennel seed
• red pepper flake
• shrimp
• calabrian chile
• green onion
• olive oil
• red pepper
• garlic

 

Garlic Shrimp Brochettes

5/5 - 172 votes

• lemon
• basil
• olive oil
• parsley
• shrimp
• lemon zest
• black pepper
• red pepper
• salt
• garlic

 

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Shrimp

4.2/5 - 102 votes

• shrimp
• pineapple bite
• bacon

 

Roasted Shrimp With Rosemary and Lemon

4/5 - 458 votes

• lemon juice
• lemon
• olive oil
• several rosemary branch
• shrimp

 

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Scallops

4.4/5 - 98 votes

• grill seasoning
• sesame oil
• hot red pepper flake
• lime
• shrimp
• scallop
• applewood smoked bacon
• green onion
• toothpick

 

Sticky Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp

4.51/5 - 97 votes

• shrimp
• lemon
• honey
• soy sauce
• butter
• garlic
• green onion

 

Black Pepper Shrimp

4/5 - 456 votes

• white rice
• shrimp
• fish sauce
• bell pepper
• bell pepper
• onion
• cilantro
• black peppercorn
• oil
• soy sauce
• cornstarch
• garlic
• green onion

 

Coconut Shrimp

4/5 - 443 votes

• SHRIMP
• salt
• coconut
• shrimp
• lime zest
• salt
• cornstarch
• panko bread crumb
• cayenne pepper
• egg white
• canola oil
• DIP
• dijon mustard
• lime juice
• sriracha
• orange marmalade
• salt

 

Pan-Seared Citrus Shrimp Recipe

4.45/5 - 163 votes

• orange juice
• parsley
• onion
• olive oil
• lemon
• orange
• lemon juice
• red pepper flake
• shrimp
• garlic
• black pepper

 

Shrimp Creole

5/5 - 144 votes

• chicken stock
• all purpose flour
• bell pepper
• onion
• rib celery
• tomato
• thyme
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• white wine
• shrimp
• bay leaf
• garlic
• green onion
• butter
• hot rice
• hot pepper sauce

 

Spicy Fried Shrimp With Green Chutney

5/5 - 147 votes

• SHRIMP
• vegetable oil
• shrimp
• red chile
• salt
• black pepper
• garam masala
• garlic
• ginger
• turmeric
• cayenne pepper
• cilantro
• mint
• lemon juice
• chickpea flour
• rice flour
• CHUTNEY
• ginger
• garlic
• red chile
• cumin
• salt
• mint
• cilantro
• brown sugar
• lime juice

 

Shrimp Stew With Grits Crust

5/5 - 147 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• parsley
• green onion
• cheddar cheese
• stone grit
• onion
• milk
• cayenne pepper
• shrimp stock
• all purpose flour
• lemon juice
• bell pepper
• olive oil
• celery
• shrimp

 

Cajun Shrimp Boil

4/5 - 423 votes

• salt
• cayenne pepper powder
• kielbasi
• lemon
• onion
• red potato
• louisiana
• celery
• garlic
• shrimp
• ears corn

 

One-Pot Mexican Shrimp with Orzo and Zucchini

4.68/5 - 124 votes

• water
• shrimp that have been
• butter
• canola oil
• black pepper
• salt
• tomato
• orzo pasta
• cinnamon
• shallot
• cilantro
• chicken broth
• zucchini
• garlic
• lime juice

 

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Aioli

4/5 - 389 votes

• horseradish
• hot sauce
• ketchup
• salt
• egg yolk
• lemon juice
• black pepper
• shrimp
• olive oil

 

Classic Italian-American Shrimp Scampi

4.5/5 - 96 votes

• shrimp
• lemon juice
• butter
• white wine
• garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• pasta

 

Crock Pot Chicken, Sausage, and Shrimp Gumbo

4.5/5 - 94 votes

• tomato
• onion
• chicken thigh
• grain white rice
• okra
• celery
• bell pepper
• shrimp
• smoked sausage
• cayenne pepper
• black pepper
• garlic
• chicken stock
• all purpose flour
• vegetable oil

 

Shrimp Risotto With Peas

4/5 - 364 votes

• saffron
• pepper
• salt
• pea
• shrimp
• chicken stock
• carnaroli rice
• white wine
• onion
• parsley
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Cajun Shrimp and Grits

4.93/5 - 57 votes

• grit
• smoked paprika
• cajun salt
• bay leaf
• shrimp
• white sharp cheddar cheese
• bell pepper
• lemon
• broth
• water
• parsley
• garlic
• green onion
• milk
• butter
• bacon
• salt
• salt

 

Sazón-Spiced Shrimp and Okra

4/5 - 355 votes

• salt
• shrimp
• okra
• jalapeño
• lime
• onion
• cilantro
• sazón
• garlic
• grapeseed

 

Chile Shrimp

4/5 - 340 votes

• shrimp
• garlic
• sambal oelek
• white wine
• olive oil
• fermented black bean

 

Chorizo and Shrimp Quesadillas with Smoky Guacamole

4.7/5 - 73 votes

• salt
• salt
• olive oil
• garlic
• lime
• chorizo
• pepper jack cheese
• shrimp
• sour cream
• chipotle
• haas avocado
• flour tortilla

 

Sweet Corn Chimichurri Butter Shrimp with Polenta

4.56/5 - 117 votes

• cilantro
• polenta
• shrimp
• garlic
• ear yellow corn
• jalapeño
• olive oil
• parsley
• milk
• butter
• red wine vinegar
• butter
• lemon juice
• lime juice
• salt

 

Dirty Shrimp in Butter-Beer Sauce

5/5 - 178 votes

• cayenne pepper
• basil
• oregano
• thyme
• beer
• black pepper
• red pepper flake
• salt
• shrimp
• garlic
• butter

 

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Chipotle Barbecue Sauce

4.7/5 - 69 votes

• pepper
• dijon mustard
• barbecue sauce
• red pepper flake
• canola oil
• cayenne pepper
• shrimp
• bacon
• chipotle
• lemon juice

 

Easy Shrimp With Angel Hair Pasta

4/5 - 127 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• parsley
• garlic
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese
• butter
• angel hair pasta
• shrimp

 

Sizzled Five-Spice Shrimp With Red Pepper

4/5 - 305 votes

• cilantro
• lime
• salt
• sugar
• ginger
• soy sauce
• garlic
• sesame oil
• sesame seed
• shrimp
• chinese 5-spice powder
• green onion
• cayenne pepper
• bok choy
• chinese rice wine
• cornstarch
• vegetable oil
• red fresno chile

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