48 spicy shrimp recipes

Authentic Szechuan shrimp: jumbo shrimp marinated in egg, sesame oil, and rice wine, then velveted in peanut oil and wok-tossed with hot bean paste, ginger, garlic, and ketchup. Glossy, spicy, and restaurant-quality.

Thai salad featuring pomelo or grapefruit segments tossed with shredded chicken, shrimp, peanuts, and a spicy lime-fish sauce dressing.

Authentic Singapore-style fried noodles with curry powder, dried shrimp, barbecued pork, bean sprouts, and egg shreds. A wok-tossed hawker classic loaded with smoky, spicy flavor.

Shrimp pizza wedges on whole wheat tortillas with a spicy cream cheese spread, jalapeño, cumin, and cheddar. Crispy baked appetizer bites.

Thai stir-fried shrimp with lemongrass, dried red chilies, mushrooms, and snow peas in a fish sauce glaze. Fragrant, spicy, and ready in 30 minutes.

A classic Thai hot and sour shrimp soup (Tom Yum Goong) with lemongrass, galangal, coriander root, lime juice, fish sauce, and red chilies. Fragrant, spicy, and ready in 30 minutes.

Thai-style glass noodle salad (yum woon sen) with chicken and shrimp, dressed in lime, fish sauce, and serrano chiles. Bright, spicy, and cool, served over shredded lettuce.

Thai hot and sour shrimp soup (Tom Yum Goong) with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, red curry paste, fish sauce, and fresh lime juice. A fragrant, spicy broth ready in 35 minutes.

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.

New Orleans-style barbecued shrimp swimming in spicy butter-beer sauce loaded with garlic, Worcestershire, cayenne, and rosemary. Skillet seafood meant for sopping with crusty French bread.

Marinated prawns soak cooked shrimp in a spicy white vinegar bath with whole chilies, oregano, carrots, and stuffed olives for two days. A make-ahead Caribbean-style escabeche appetizer.

Shrimp tossed in curry powder, cayenne, and flour then sauteed in olive oil until golden and crisp. Five ingredients, 15 minutes, zero leftovers. A spicy, quick weeknight dinner or appetizer.

Crispy battered shrimp deep-fried until golden and tossed in a spicy-sweet sauce with garlic. This Chinese restaurant favorite is ready in 40 minutes for a crowd-pleasing dinner.

Shrimp Creole omelets stuffed with a spicy tomato sauce built on the Cajun holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery. Fold them soft, fill them hot, and serve with rice.

Boiled shrimp stuffed with a spicy cream cheese filling made with pickled jalapenos, garlic, and fresh cilantro. A crowd-pleasing cold appetizer that's ready in 20 minutes with bold Tex-Mex flavors.

Caribbeans love spicy food. This dish combines rosemary, thyme, cayenne, black pepper and garlic. Quickly cooked in a hot skillet,these shrimp make a great appetizer. Serve with a splash of fresh lime juice.