Shell-on shrimp seared in olive oil, then simmered in a fresh tomato sauce with saffron, garlic, and white wine. A simple Mediterranean seafood dish served over rice.
Beer battered fried shrimp with paprika, white pepper, and Italian seasoning. A Southern-style golden crunchy shrimp fry classic for po-boys and shrimp baskets.
Camarones al ajillo with shrimp sauteed in generous olive oil, fresh garlic, hot sauce, and lemon. A classic Spanish-style garlic shrimp appetizer ready in 20 minutes.
Shrimp boiled in spiced beer with garlic, bay, celery seed, and cayenne, served hot with lemon-Tabasco butter or chilled with mayonnaise. Easy peel-and-eat shrimp with deep flavor from the beer broth.
Sauteed shrimp in a honey cream sauce with white wine, Roma tomatoes, and fresh basil, served over fettuccine. A restaurant-quality pan sauce in under 30 minutes.
Spiced shrimp with broiled polenta stacks lemon-sage shrimp onto crisp-broiled polenta rounds, finished with crumbled prosciutto. An elegant, quick New Year's Eve appetizer or small-plate main.
Cajun-style shrimp soup simmered in chicken broth with dry white wine, Louisiana hot sauce, scallions, and fresh parsley. A spicy, brothy bowl with bold Southern kick.
Shrimp and citrus fruit salad served in hollowed pineapple boats with avocado, grapefruit, and orange in a lime-white wine dressing. A showstopping tropical presentation.
Easy New Orleans-style okra gumbo with bacon, tomatoes, the holy trinity, and optional shrimp. A quick Cajun stew served over rice without a roux.
A retro microwave casserole loaded with chunk tuna, shrimp, black olives, and asparagus in creamy mushroom soup with a splash of sherry. Topped with crispy toast squares, this quick seafood bake is ready in 30 minutes.
Shrimp pizza wedges on whole wheat tortillas with a spicy cream cheese spread, jalapeño, cumin, and cheddar. Crispy baked appetizer bites.
Marinated shrimp piled into ripe avocado halves with pickled jalapeño, sweet onion, and a zippy lemon-vinegar bath. A no-fuss Mexican-inspired starter that's bright, cool, and creamy.
Spring mix salad with sauteed shrimp and sliced fennel in a sherry vinegar and shallot vinaigrette. A light, elegant main course salad ready in 20 minutes with bright citrus and anise notes throughout.
Shrimp in a creamy Indian-spiced sauce with cumin, lime, sour cream, and yogurt, finished with fresh cilantro. A quick 30-minute dinner best served over saffron rice.
Prawns New Orleans in a colorful Creole sauce of tomatoes, okra, bell peppers, allspice, and cayenne, served over rice. A bright, spicy one-pan seafood dinner in about an hour.
Szechuan hot and sour shrimp stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and chili, then tossed with celery and bamboo shoots in a tangy wok sauce. Fast, fiery weeknight dinner.
Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Cristoforo: shrimp sauteed in a homemade basil, garlic, and parmesan compound butter, then tossed with linguine. A restaurant-style shrimp pasta that comes together fast once the butter is made.
Coconut shrimp in a light beer batter, rolled in shredded coconut and fried golden and crispy. The restaurant-favorite appetizer made at home: sweet, crunchy, and made for a tangy dipping sauce.
Shrimp and rice: garlicky shrimp sauteed with onion, Italian herbs and white wine, finished with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs and spooned over buttery rice. A fast, comforting weeknight seafood dinner.
Indian prawn curry with dhania, turmeric, ginger, chili, and cinnamon. Prawns are boiled dry with spices, then fried with browned onions and fresh coriander for a dry-style curry.
Crispy Chinese-American shrimp toast: golden-fried bread triangles topped with seasoned shrimp paste, fresh ginger, water chestnuts, and toasted sesame seeds. A classic dim sum starter.
Shrimp with mango and basil sears turmeric-spiced shrimp and tosses them with ripe mango cubes, scallion greens, and fresh basil. Tropical-bright weeknight dinner.
Shrimp fajitas marinated in soy sauce, lime juice, and cilantro, then sauteed with red and green bell peppers. Wrapped in warm flour tortillas with tomatillo salsa.
Sautéed shrimp cocktail with herbes de Provence, served with a golden turmeric yogurt-mustard dipping sauce. An upgraded party appetizer that ditches boiled shrimp and red sauce for something brighter.
Grilled shrimp marinated in soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Jumbo shrimp on the barbie with an Asian-inspired glaze that caramelizes over hot coals.
White wine garlic shrimp sautés peeled shrimp with olive oil, garlic, white wine, and parsley in 10 minutes. Restaurant-style Italian shrimp scampi minus the butter. Serve over linguine.
Feed your craving for shrimp with this succulent dish made with a bit of garlic and cayenne pepper which gives it a wonderful taste.
Guisadong sitao simmers Filipino long beans with pork, shrimp, and shrimp juice in a garlic-tomato sauté base. Hearty weeknight Filipino vegetable stew ready in 45 minutes.
Chinese-style prawns stir-fried with fresh ginger in a rice wine, soy, and sesame sauce. From wok to plate in under 5 minutes of cooking time.
Light shrimp spaghetti in a white wine and tomato sauce with garlic, basil, and oregano. Low-fat weeknight pasta with bright, clean flavors.
Broiled lime shrimp with cilantro, jalapeño, and a zippy lime-garlic dressing. Served cool over cucumber slices for a bright low-fat appetizer or light lunch.
Curried shrimp salad rolled inside buttery flattened bread and baked until crisp. Make-ahead, freezer-friendly party appetizer that bakes in just 10 minutes.
Quick sweet and sour prawns in an orange juice, soy, ginger, and brown sugar sauce thickened with cornstarch. Ready in 20 minutes, served over rice with beansprouts.
A creamy garlic sauce made with shrimp and sweet bell peppers that tastes wonderful over rice or noodles.
This is my son's recipe for sea scallops, He is executive chef at the East End Cafe in Washington.
Creamy Italian shrimp risotto built on a homemade saffron shrimp-shell stock with oyster mushrooms, zucchini, white wine, and Parmesan. The extra step of making stock from the shells is what sets this apart.
Emerald seafood salad with wine-poached scallops, shrimp, kiwi, apple, walnuts, and red onion on fresh spinach. A colorful, elegant main-course salad with a lemon vinaigrette.
Fritto misto: Italian mixed seafood fry with squid, sole, and shrimp in a light, egg-white-lifted batter. Crisp, golden, and ready for a squeeze of lemon.
Southern-style beer batter with cornmeal and flour that doubles as a marinade for shrimp or fish. Soak it, fry it, and get a crunchy golden crust every single time.
Mandarin shrimp stir-fry made entirely in the microwave with broccoli, bell peppers, and a glossy orange marmalade glaze spiked with ginger and soy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes over rice.
Traditional Japanese sunomono with paper-thin cucumber slices in sweet vinegar dressing, served with shrimp, crab, and tomato. A refreshing, light appetizer or side dish for any Japanese meal.
Introduce seafood to the skewers with this succulent recipe that's easy to follow and will have you enjoying a delicious dinner in no time!
Fried eggplant rounds with Parmesan crust topped with a creamy crab and shrimp sauce flavored with liquid crab boil, cream cheese, and Tabasco. A Cajun-style showstopper.
Shell-on shrimp sauteed in garlic-chili oil, piled over meltingly soft red peppers slow-cooked in Spanish olive oil. Tear off crusty bread, soak it in that rose-colored oil, and feast.
I sauteed the shrimp with the spices and it turned out wonderful.Really a big hit!
Coconut shrimp De Jonghe: a tropical riff on the classic Chicago baked shrimp casserole, with garlic, paprika, sherry, parsley, and toasted coconut layered over plump shrimp. Bakes in one dish for an old-school dinner-party main.
Chilled shrimp salad tossed with fresh dill, cucumber, celery, and a tangy dressing of mayo, sour cream, Dijon, and anchovy paste. Serve it on lettuce or stuffed into hollowed tomatoes for a gorgeous lunch.
Bacon-wrapped grilled shrimp marinated in lemon juice, ketchup, garlic, and hot sauce. Jumbo shrimp on skewers with crispy bacon, ready in about an hour.