The 30 Best Shrimp Dishes for Lunch or Brunch

Recipe: Shrimp-and-Corn Succotash

Succotash is traditionally a side dish, but with a healthy serving of shrimp, it can make a nice lunch—especially in the summertime. This recipe, straight from the Southern Living test kitchen, calls for shrimp, fresh corn kernels, and green beans, served cold. 

Recipe: Shrimp and Bacon Salad

You sold us a two words: shrimp and bacon. And, yes, bacon is the secret ingredient that takes this shrimp salad recipe to the next level. 

Recipe: Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets with Red Potatoes and Zucchini

Think of this lunch idea as a "lowcountry boil on the go." Inside each foil packet, you have all the flavors—shrimp, potatoes, and zesty Cajun seasoning—you're used to, only this dish is portable and ready to be packed in a lunchbox or heated up as an individual serving for a quick, at-home lunch. 

Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Lettuce Wrap

Often thought of as a healthy alternative to a sandwich, a lettuce wrap can often feel like a let down to freshly baked bread. But trust us: You won't even miss the bread in this recipe, thanks to the flavor-filled charred shrimp, pickled veggies, cilantro, and tasty, homemade marinade. 

Recipe: Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

Sometimes, fried food is a must. Next time you have a craving for chicken fingers or something breaded and crunchy, try this crispy shrimp recipe instead. These little poppers can be tossed on a salad, added to a wrap, or dipped in sauce on their own.

Recipe: Garlic Shrimp and Herbed Couscous Salad

This light and fresh pasta salad is made with Israeli couscous, feta cheese, cucumbers, and tender garlic shrimp. Top with tangy lemon-olive oil vinaigrette, fresh herbs, and voila—it's great on its own or served atop a bed of leafy greens. 

Recipe: Lemon-Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli

You can't go wrong with the classic combo of lemon, garlic, shrimp, and broccoli. 

Recipe: Pasta Primavera with Shrimp

Another one pot wonder, this dish can be whipped up in 30 minutes max. Pasta can be filling mid-day, but don't fret: This sauce isn't too heavy (thanks to chicken stock as a base) and the fresh veggies are always welcome. 

Recipe: Italian Shrimp Kebabs 

Sometimes, presentation can be lost in lunchtime meals. Don't let that happen to you by making your own shrimp kebabs—they look nearly as good on a plate as they taste. 

Recipe: Shrimp Perloo

These days, anything goes so if you want to serve Shrimp Perloo for lunch instead of dinner, the world is your oyster. Plus, this dish can be made with a one-pot recipe, so why not!? 

Recipe: Heirloom Red Corn Grits 

This recipe is courtesy of Chef Steven Greene, executive chef at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in North Carolina. His creation? Creamy grits, plus eggs, ham, shrimp, and Cheddar cheese. Yum! 

Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Casseroles are great because they can be made in advance.  This recipe can be treated the same, and we can't think of a more perfect dish for a Mexican-inspired brunch menu or pack-and-go lunch.

Recipe: Fried Shrimp-and-Okra Po'Boys

Pair shrimp with fried okra for a great crunch in one of our favorite sandwiches.

Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole

This Southern breakfast dish is transformed into a casserole for an even easier brunch recipe.

Recipe: Shrimp Cakes

Skip crab cakes and make these shrimp ones instead. You can prepare and refrigerate them up to four hours before you cook them.

Recipe: Quick Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Soups are one of our favorite lunch and brunch options, and this quick chowder recipe is a light and flavorful choice.

Recipe: Bang Bang Shrimp

This crispy shrimp dish is great for afternoon snacking. Serve with Sriracha for extra spice.

Recipe: Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits

This lowcountry dish is coastal comfort food at its best.

Recipe: Kardea Brown's Okra Soup with Shrimp

This recipe honors Gullah cuisine and is full of vegetables, spices, aromatics, and fresh shrimp stock.

Recipe: Crispy-Shrimp Salad with Avocado Dressing

If you make extra dressing, serve it alongside this salad with fresh vegetables as a dip.

Recipe: Orzo Salad with Shrimp and Lemon Dressing

This recipe makes for a tasty leftover lunch the next day.

Recipe: Mini Shrimp Rolls

These tiny sandwiches have great crunch thanks to the toasted rolls the shrimp salad sits in.

Recipe: Shrimp Cobb Salad with Bacon Dressing

This colorful salad is fresh, nutritious, and indulgent, as any good Cobb salad should be.

Recipe: Buttermilk Grits with Country Ham and Shrimp

Country ham is added to these stone-ground grits.

Recipe: Shrimp Cake Sandwiches

This simple seafood sandwich is a great handheld lunch option that's packed with summer flavor.

Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Po'Boys with Quick Rémoulade Sauce

Grilled shrimp sits atop lettuce, rémoulade sauce, and a charred hoagie roll. 

Recipe: Vietnamese-Style Shrimp Noodle Bowls

This recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and makes for a comforting weekday lunch.

Recipe: Skillet Corn with Shrimp and Sausage

Creamy corn, hickory-smoked sausage, and tender shrimp pack the flavor into this dish.

Recipe: Shrimp-Tomatillo Tacos

This taco twist brings summer flavor to the table.

Recipe: Shrimp Boil Vegetable Bowls

This bowl recipe tastes like your favorite seaside meal.