12 Frozen Shrimp Recipes We Make for Dinner All the Time
They're sure to become your favorites, too.
Frozen shrimp are an ingredient we always have on hand. Because of their size, they defrost and cook quickly, and can even be cooked from frozen. They are also versatile—they pair with all kinds of spices, sauces, and other ingredients. We use them in stir-fries, stews, soups, pasta dishes, and that’s just the start. Also, unless you live on the coast, most shrimp sold fresh have previously been frozen, so we think starting with frozen shrimp makes sense.
Our frozen shrimp recipes will inspire you to use that bag of frozen shrimp that’s been sitting in your freezer—and, hopefully, to buy another once you have. Many of these entree recipes can be made in 45 minutes or less—frozen shrimp really are a fast route to weeknight dinners.
Related: The Smart Cook's Guide to Buying and Storing Shrimp
Linguine With Shrimp and White Wine
Dinner in 20 minutes? Yes, please! This simple yet sophisticated pasta dinner pairs shrimp with a flavor-packed sauce made with butter, garlic, white wine, and lemon juice.
Shrimp With Tomatoes, Spinach, and Rice
Based on freezer ingredients (shrimp and spinach) plus pantry favorites like canned tomatoes and rice, this one-pot shrimp dinner is a recipe you'll make again and again.
Curried Shrimp and Noodle Soup
Although it’s ready in just 25 minutes, this shrimp and coconut milk soup tastes like it was simmered low and slow to deliver its deep flavor. Green curry paste is the powerhouse ingredient that brings the flavor fast.
Coconut-Curry Shrimp and Couscous
Whipping up this Thai-inspired curry is faster than waiting for takeout. The secret? Combining quick-cooking ingredients like shrimp, peas, and couscous with the flavor bomb that is red curry paste.
Quick Shrimp Po’Boys
Cornmeal-crusted shrimp fill hoagie rolls in our fast take on the favorite New Orleans sandwich. They are a delicious change of pace when you need a quick dinner.
Spaghetti With Shrimp, Kale, and Burst Tomatoes
Frozen shrimp is a great ingredient to have on hand for last-minute meals. Here, it adds heft to cherry tomatoes, kale, and spaghetti for a healthy and quick dinner.
Shrimp With Bacon and Collards
We love this simple one-pot supper. Bacon adds its signature salty, delicious flavor to the shrimp and greens. Swap the collards for Swiss chard, kale, or green cabbage if you prefer.
Shrimp Tikka Masala
Cook a pot of rice while this spicy shrimp dish is simmering on the stovetop. It only takes 35 minutes total. Fresh ginger and garlic, plus garam masala and chili powder, bring the oomph.
Shrimp With Zucchini and Spicy Couscous
This one-skillet meal consists of three quick-cooking stalwarts: shrimp, zucchini, and couscous. It also has a fantastic combination of flavors, with salsa's tang and heat and canned green chiles' earthy notes.
Spaghetti With Shrimp and Olives
Robust with olives, fresh rosemary, and tomato paste, this is one of those shrimp and pasta dishes we happily break the rule against serving cheese with seafood for.
Thai-Curry Shrimp Linguine
With a few pantry staples—including Thai curry paste and coconut milk—plus frozen shrimp and fresh ingredients like green beans, cilantro, and lime, you can get dinner on the table in 40 minutes.
New Orleans-Style Shrimp and Rice
A spicy, hearty one-pot shrimp dinner with a Louisiana flair. It takes just 15 minutes to prep and 35 minutes of hands-off cooking.
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