76 Southern-Style Shrimp Recipes

Recipe: Skillet Rice with Shrimp and Chicken

Simple substitutions give these hearty dishes flavorful twists: Swap sausage for chicken, crabmeat for shrimp, or make a vegetarian option by subbing vegetable stock and omitting proteins.

Recipe: Shrimp-and-Sausage Gumbo

Enjoy a smoky and spicy classic that takes just a couple of minutes to prepare. When it's ready, serve over a bed of herbed rice.

Recipe: Buttery Garlic Shrimp

Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick appetizer is perfect for last-minute company. When making the sauce in Step 2, whisk in the butter 1 Tbsp. at a time--the key technique in making the sauce velvety.

Recipe: Spicy Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp

This spicy marinara sauce adds big flavor to this lower carb alternative.

Recipe: Shrimp on Seasoned Crackers with Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese

Crack open your handy box of saltines to make this easy and elegant appetizer. The cream cheese, pepper jelly, and marinated shrimp blend together perfectly in this pre-dinner snack.

Recipe: Shrimp Rémoulade Deviled Eggs

Ready in under an hour, these spicy shrimp bites are simple to make but packed with flavor. You'll love this unique twist on deviled eggs with shrimp, spicy Creole mustard, and lots of garlic.

Recipe: Creole Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Shrimp and Creole seasoning give these deviled eggs a distinctly Southern taste.

Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Skewers with Chipotle Comeback Sauce

The trick for these skewers is using regular cut bacon. Thick-cut will cause the shrimp to be overcooked f=before the bacon is done.

Recipe: Fried Shrimp-and-Okra Po’Boys

The crunch of the fried shrimp and okra pairs great with the tangy and creamy sauce on this sandwich.

Recipe: Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets with Red Potatoes and Zucchini

Foil packets make for lots of flavor and the easiest clean ups.

Recipe: Cacio e Pepe with Sauteed Shrimp

A simple combo of butter, garlic, and a hint of lemon juice yields the freshest pasta sauce.

Recipe: Shrimp Boil

This shrimp boil recipe is as classic as it gets.

Recipe: Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits

Robert Stehling of Charleston’s Hominy Grill shared this recipe with us, which is only made better by a few shakes of Tabasco on top.

Recipe: Bang Bang Shrimp

Make this fan-favorite appetizer at home and delight your family. Serve them over salad or in lettuce wraps for a full meal.

Recipe: Hot Crab and Shrimp Dip

This delicious dip is as simple as stirring the ingredients together and popping them in the oven.

Recipe: Coconut Shrimp with Maui Mustard Sauce

Get a taste of the tropics with this coconut shrimp and sweet-and-spicy sauce.

Recipe: Shrimp Alfredo

Trust us: You can make Alfredo sauce from scratch, and this recipe proves how easy it is to do.

Recipe: Marinated Shrimp

This shrimp appetizer is the ultimate make-ahead snack, as it needs plenty of time to marinate to perfection.

Recipe: Shrimp-and-Andouille Gumbo Dip

We put all the flavor of your favorite gumbo recipe into an easy-to-make appetizer.

Recipe: Shrimp Scampi Linguine

Would you believe this beautiful plate of pasta is on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes? You should!

Recipe: Shrimp Fried Rice

Fresh, sweet pineapple is the perfect complement to a soy-and-chili sauce in this reinvented takeout favorite.

Recipe: Shrimp-Tomatillo Tacos

If you’re looking for a healthy dinner that isn’t boring, try these 20-minute tacos ASAP.

Recipe: Kardea Brown’s Okra Soup with Shrimp

South Carolina native and Food Network host Kardea Brown shared this recipe that honors the Lowcountry’s Gullah cuisine.

Recipe: Skillet Shrimp Destin with Orzo

There’s nothing better than a beautiful summer dinner that was much easier to throw together than it looks.

Recipe: Old Bay Rémoulade with Crudités and Shrimp

Test Kitchen Professional Ivy Odom developed this recipe as an ode to the summer beach trips of her childhood, and you’ll want it to be a new tradition to take on your travels, too.

Recipe: Shrimp-and-Corn Succotash

Our favorite summer side dish gets the main-course treatment when juicy shrimp is added.

Recipe: Shrimp Étouffée

We recreated this Louisiana staple to a quicker version that can be on the table on a weeknight.

Recipe: Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

Our new go-to kitchen tool makes this kid-friendly snack or meal in a flash.

Recipe: Crispy Shrimp Salad with Avocado Dressing

You’ll want to put this creamy homemade salad dressing on everything from sandwiches to tacos and crudités.

Recipe: Pickled Shrimp-and-Citrus Endive Cups

These colorful bites will brighten up any appetizer board. They’re a great make-ahead dish since the shrimp needs to chill in the pickling liquid for at least one day.

Recipe: Shrimp, Sausage, and Black Bean Pasta

Andouille sausage and Cajun seasonings add some major pizazz to pasta night.

Recipe: Shrimp Fajita Bowls

These fun dinner recipe has options to enjoy now or freeze it for another night when you don’t have a dinner plan.

Recipe: Sausage-and-Shrimp Pizzas with Spinach-Basil Pesto

Are you really having pizza night in the summertime if you don’t grill your pizza?

Recipe: Shrimp-Stuffed Mirlitons

This Louisiana-favorite squash should absolutely be on your radar, and once you try this flavorful recipe, you’ll know why.

Recipe: Grilled Shrimp-and-Squash Pasta with Summer Herbs

This summery pasta dish makes use of your grill for a pretty al fresco dinner.

Recipe: Garlic-Butter Shrimp

There are countless ways to serve this buttery shrimp, but one of our new favorites is a fun presentation that resembles a fancy charcuterie board.

Recipe: Spicy Shrimp with Jalapeño Cornbread and Aïoli

Even Chef JoAnn Clevenger of Upperline in New Orleans isn’t afraid to use boxed corn muffin mix for this incredibly flavorful recipe, and your guests will be none the wiser.

Recipe: Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

This addicting shrimp recipe manages the best blend of salty and sweet.

Recipe: Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Cream Sauce

With just a handful of ingredients, you can have a simple, beautiful pasta dinner.

Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole

What do we do when we love a Southern dish? Casserole it!

Recipe: Grilled Cajun Shrimp Kabobs with Sausage

These smoky kabobs would be delicious over rice or grits for a true Lowcountry affair.

Recipe: Quick Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Unlike many chowders, this recipe doesn’t need hours to simmer; it’s on your table in just 35 minutes.

Recipe: Creamy Pesto-and-Shrimp Penne with Peas

Store-bought ingredients like pre-peeled shrimp, frozen peas, jarred pesto, and pasta make this simple dinner come together in a snap.

Recipe: Shrimp Cakes

Swap your favorite crab cake recipe for something new with these shrimp cakes topped with a zesty sauce.

Recipe: Shrimp Stir Fry with Bacon

There aren’t many dinners that taste worst with a little bacon, including this one-dish wonder.

Recipe: Skillet Corn with Shrimp and Sausage

We’re always looking for new ways to eat up fresh summer corn, and this flavorful skillet dinner is a great place to start.

Recipe: Easy Shrimp Scampi with Basil

You only need ¼ cup dry white wine to make the sauce for this summery pasta, so there will be plenty to enjoy with your meal.

Recipe: Orzo Salad with Shrimp and Lemon Dressing

This bright spring salad can be served cold or at room temp, so it’s a great luncheon or brown-bag lunch option.

Recipe: Mini Shrimp Rolls

Everyone will devour these cute little sandwiches, which have a welcome kick from pickled jalapenos.

Recipe: Shrimp-Okra-and-Sausage Kebabs

These kebabs cook in just minutes but pack tons of flavor.

Recipe: Soba Noodle-and-Shrimp Bowls

Craving Asian takeout? Try this lightened-up recipe at home.

Recipe: Israeli Couscous and Shrimp

There’s nothing we love more than a quick, healthy dinner that comes together right in your skillet.

Recipe: Pasta Primavera with Shrimp

Pasta night gets a bad reputation as super unhealthy, but we snuck plenty of good-for-you ingredients into this colorful supper.

Recipe: Shrimp Cobb Salad with Bacon Dressing

A Cobb salad isn’t complete without chopped bacon, but we went a step further and added bacon dressing for even more rich flavor.