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    Home » Seafood Recipes » Shrimp and Prawns » Best Healthy Shrimp Recipes

    Best Healthy Shrimp Recipes

    Published: Mar 12, 2022 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · Leave a Comment

    a collage of images for best shrimp recipes

    A mouth-watering collection of easy-to-make healthy shrimp recipes! This roundup includes my most popular prawn and shrimp recipes for lunches, dinners, appetizers and salads.

    a collage of images fo 20 best shrimp and prawn recipes

    Who doesn't love a feast of fresh shrimp or prawns? Bathed in garlic butter, stuffed into tacos, tossed in a salad, stir-fried with vegetables, or skewered and grilled, there are so many ways to enjoy them!

    Whether you're wondering what to do with a bag of frozen shrimp, looking for new shrimp dinner ideas, or are simply seeking healthy shrimp recipes, this crave-worthy collection is for you!

    Don't miss my Complete Guide to Cooking Shrimp and Prawns which describes in detail

    • how to buy shrimp
    • how to peel shrimp the easy way
    • the safest way to defrost them
    • how to marinate shrimp without ending up with a mushy mess
    • and five cooking methods for spot prawns or shrimp to guarantee perfectly succulent results every time!

    I've rounded up my most popular, best recipes for shrimp and prawns and posted them together here all in one place. I hope these favourite ways to cook shrimp or spot prawns will become your faves, too!

    Click on the green button below each photo to take you directly to each recipe.

    Best Shrimp Recipes

    Popular Shrimp Appetizer Recipes

    Shrimp or prawns make incredible appetizers! Skewer and grill them: These grilled Cajun Shrimp Kabobs with pineapple make ideal finger food. Prawns make amazing Spanish tapas, too. Try these Air-Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Tapas on Avocado Toast or Prawn and Chorizo Skewers with Lemon Dip.

    grilled cajun prawn kabobs with pineapple
    Grilled Cajun Prawn Kabobs with Pineapple
    These grilled Cajun Prawn Kabobs are skewered with pineapple and cooked to perfection over high heat. They're packed with smoky, spicy flavours! An ideal appetizer or main dish year round. Gluten-free, paleo and low-carb!
    Grilled Cajun Prawn Kabobs with Pineapple
    Grilled Cajun Prawn or Shrimp Skewers with pineapple on a small white plate
    Overhead view of prawn chorizo skewers with lemon dip on the side
    Prawn and Chorizo Skewers with Lemon Dip
    Skewered shrimp or prawns with spicy Spanish chorizo sausage make a delicious appetizer. Cook these quickly in an air fryer and serve this finger food with lemon dipping sauce for extra flavour and fun!
    Prawn and Chorizo Skewers with Lemon Dip
    Prawn and Chorizo Skewers with lemon slice
    Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp with dip
    Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp
    Quickly cook shrimp or prawns in an air fryer, then use them in your favourite recipes.
    Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Shrimp
    Shrimp on a plate surrounding a bowl of dip
    Dipping a Shrimp Cake into Mango Dipping Sauce
    Thai Shrimp Cakes with Mango Dipping Sauce
    If you like crab cakes, you'll love these Thai Shrimp Cakes, aka Shrimp Fritters or Prawn Cakes. Crisp Panko coating keeps them tender and moist. Don't miss the Mango Dip! Gluten-free.
    Thai Shrimp Cakes with Mango Dipping Sauce
    Dipping a Shrimp Cake into Mango Dipping Sauce
    Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Avocados with quartered limes on a black tray
    Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Avocado
    These Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Avocados are an easy low-carb starter stuffed with spicy grilled shrimp or prawns, A quick garlic shrimp and avocado appetizer!
    Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Avocado
    Cajun Shrimp Stuffed Avocados overhead view with cherry tomatoes and limes
    A platter of bacon-wrapped shrimp tapas on mini avocado toasts.
    Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Tapas on Avocado Toast
    Air fryer bacon-wrapped shrimp or prawns served on tiny pieces of avocado toast make easy and always popular tapas. Crostini appetizers are always fun to eat and easy to make. These ones with bacon, shrimp and avocado will be quickly snapped up!
    Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Tapas on Avocado Toast
    Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Tapas on avocado toast
    gin-gingered prawns in mini skillets
    Gin-Gingered Prawns
    Serve these fresh Gin-Gingered Prawns with plenty of fresh crusty bread to mop up the to-die-for pan juices!
    Gin-Gingered Prawns
    a skillet with gin-gingered prawns

    Healthy Shrimp Dinner Recipes

    Shrimp or prawns can make a quick healthy meal! Having a bag of frozen shrimp in the freezer can be a lifesaver on busy days. Try my favourite Thai Red Curry with Shrimp, Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir-Fry, or Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice for a fast, easy dinner.

    Thai red curry with shrimp
    Ths Thai Red Curry is one of my favourite shrimp dishes!
    Thai Red Curry with Shrimp
    An easy-to-make Thai-style red curry with shrimp or prawns served over jasmine rice.
    Thai Red Curry with Shrimp
    Thai red curry with shrimp or prawns
    lemon garlic shrimp stir fry in a bowl with chopsticks
    Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir Fry is one of the easiest shrimp dinner ideas!
    Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir-Fry
    Shrimp, sugar snap peas or snow peas and bell peppers meet up in a lemon-ginger sauce! Learn to make this Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir Fry then customize it with your favourite veggies.
    Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Snow Pea Stir-Fry
    overhead view of a bowl with lemon garlic shrimp stir fry with chopsticks
    Shrimp Tacos with zesty Tomatillo Guacamole and Cilantro Lime Slaw.
    Shrimp Tacos with Tomatillo Guacamole and Cilantro Lime Slaw
    These Shrimp Tacos are loaded with zesty Tomatillo Guacamole and crunchy Cilantro Lime Slaw. They're topped with garlicky buttered shrimp, fresh jalapeño and a squeeze of lime.
    Shrimp Tacos with Tomatillo Guacamole and Cilantro Lime Slaw
    Shrimp Tacos with Tomatillo Guacamole and Cilantro Lime Slaw
    two bowls of nasi goreng, Indonesian fried rice
    Indonesions knows the best way to cook prawns!
    Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
    Make this quick Indonesian Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng) when you have leftover rice! Add shrimp, chicken or make it a vegetarian meal and toss in some fresh vegetables instead.
    Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
    Close up view of Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice in a skillet
    Looking for shrimp recipe with rice? Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice is a quick and easy shrimp dish.
    Easy Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice
    This hearty one-pot 30-minute Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice brings the fabulous spicy flavours of Louisiana to your dinner table! An easy full-flavoured gluten-free fried rice recipe.
    Easy Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice
    New Orleans-style Shrimp Fried Rice in a cast iron skillet
    Two bowls of Vietnamese Prawn or Shrimp Noodle Bowl
    Vietnamese Prawn (or Shrimp) Noodle Bowl
    Make your own restaurant-style Vietnamese Prawn (or Shrimp) Noodle Bowl and customize it with your choice of crisp veggies, fresh herbs and a traditional Vietnamese dressing. This easy recipe is perfect for meal prep or easy dinners.
    Vietnamese Prawn (or Shrimp) Noodle Bowl
    Overhead view of Vietnamese Prawn (Shrimp) Noodle Bowl with snow peas, carrots, mango, avocado and fresh herbs
    Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers on a platter with a bowl of Chimichurri Dipping Sauce
    10 Minute Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers
    These 10 Minute Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers are loaded with bright fresh herb flavours from easy-to-make chimichurri sauce. A low carb, keto and paleo-friendly recipe. 
    10 Minute Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers
    Appetizer size Chimichurri shrimp kabobs on a white platter.
    Close up view of Shrimp Pad Thai made with zucchini noodles
    Zoodle Pad Thai with Shrimp
    This Zoodle Pad Thai has all the flavour of traditional pad thai, but is made with zucchini noodles instead of rice noodles.
    Zoodle Pad Thai with Shrimp
    a bowl filled with Shrimp Pad Thai with fresh spiralized vegetables
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    Healthy Shrimp Salad Recipes

    While prawns or shrimp make fabulous appetizers and dinner dishes, shrimp salads are amazing, too. This Spicy Shrimp Fajita Salad is a favourite of my readers! Thai Shrimp Salad with Grapefruit and Mint has amazing flavour.

    Shrimp Fajita Salad with tortilla chips overhead view
    Spicy Shrimp Fajita Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
    Loaded with spicy shrimp, sautéed onions and peppers and served on a bed of crisp salad greens, this colourful Tex-Mex Shrimp Fajita Salad is a crowd-pleaser!
    Spicy Shrimp Fajita Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette
    Shrimp Fajita Salad with tortilla chips.
    avocado grilled peach and chipotle shrimp salad overhead view
     Avocado, Grilled Peach and Chipotle Shrimp Salad with Bacon
    This Avocado, Grilled Peach and Chipotle Shrimp Salad combines grilled sweet peaches, creamy avocado, spicy shrimp and smoky bacon, all on a bed of garden fresh greens. Topped with a peach dressing, this makes a complete dinner salad.
     Avocado, Grilled Peach and Chipotle Shrimp Salad with Bacon
    Avocado Grilled Peach and Chipotle Shrimp Salad overhead view
    Shrimp Salad with Grapefruit and Mint |www.flavourandsavour.com
    Thai Shrimp Salad with Grapefruit and Mint
    Tangy citrus, creamy avocado and fresh herbs flavour this fabulous Asian-inspired recipe for shrimp salad with grapefruit and mint.
    Thai Shrimp Salad with Grapefruit and Mint
    Shrimp Salad with Grapefruit and Mint |www.flavourandsavour.com
    Side view of Shrimp Cobb Salad on a platter with ingredients in rows
    Lemon Garlic Shrimp Cobb Salad
    Lemon Garlic Shrimp Cobb Salad is a tasty twist on a class Cobb Salad recipe. It combines lemon garlic shrimp, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese and avocado on a bed of romaine and drizzled with Creamy Avocado Dressing. 
    Lemon Garlic Shrimp Cobb Salad
    Side view of Shrimp Cobb Salad on a platter with ingredients in rows
    Southwestern Prawn Fruit Salad overhead view with grilled prawns, strawberries and melon
    Southwestern Fruit Salad with Grilled Prawns
    Enjoy this salad of sweet colourful tropical fruit tossed in a piquant cilantro lime dressing flavoured with honey and tequila. Add fresh grilled garlic butter prawns to make it a complete meal in a bowl.
    Southwestern Fruit Salad with Grilled Prawns
    Southwestern Prawn Fruit Salad overhead view with grilled prawns, strawberries and melon

    Enjoy! I hope you find inspiration to try some of my best recipes for shrimp or prawns!

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