Who doesn’t love shrimp? It is the perfect protein, offering all the good stuff without all the fat that comes with most other protein options. It cooks fast and easy, making it ideal for weekday dinners, and you can make it simple or fancy to fit the mood.

 To help you feel inspired, check out the five recipes below. Each of these recipes were chosen because they offer a different take on shrimp and can easily be added to pasta, rice, tacos, enchiladas, and more. With these recipes, your shrimp dishes will never be boring. 

Bang Bang Shrimp

If you have never had the chance to enjoy this dish at Bonefish Grill, you should be certain to give it a try the next time you have the chance. However, if you would like to enjoy it at home, all you need to do is use this copycat recipe. You can use Bang Bang Shrimp as an appetizer, an entrée, or as a filling inside any number of dishes. Crunchy and slightly spicy, it hits all the right notes.

Recipe from Feeding Big

 

Coconut Shrimp Curry

Sometimes, you need your dinnertime to be a bit of an adventure. This recipe is perfect for expanding palates without opting for anything too daring. While it does require a lot of ingredients, it is actually pretty quick to throw together, so it is still a weekday-friendly dinner option. And it is a great choice when looking to impress at dinner parties.

Recipe from Jo Cooks  

Easy Hoisin Shrimp

Six ingredients and 15 minutes are all you need to make this shrimp dish. This recipe is perfect for those days you are craving Chinese but want to keep it healthy rather than ordering take-out. The flavors in this recipe are perfect for both adults and children, making it a safe choice for most family dinners.

Recipe from Gimme Some Oven 

Honey Soy Shrimp

If the recipe above was a bit too adventurous, this one is an excellent option to try instead. Once again, the flavors are crowd pleasing, but they are also more muted than in the above recipe. As with all the shrimp recipes features here, it can be used in a variety of ways, so be sure to make extra for lunch the next day.

Recipe from Jo Cooks (I obviously like this site) 

Easy Garlic Shrimp

Out of the recipes featured here, this one is easily the most versatile. Simple garlic shrimp can work with any cuisine and is great for making a big batch and working it into various dishes. This is a recipe you will want to make again and again.

Recipe from She Wears Many Hats 

 

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