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24 Healthy Shrimp Recipes That Are Full of Flavor

Updated on January 19, 2024

This versatile protein will become your go-to for everything from fajitas to one-skillet dinners.

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Healthy Ideas for Shrimp

When it comes to healthy protein options, it's tough to top shrimp. Three ounces of shrimp has 83 calories, 1 gram of fat, and 18 grams of protein— and it’s an excellent source of selenium and a good source of vitamins D and B12. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends 2 servings per week of seafood so we rounded up all the recipes you need to get there right here, starting with Ree's stir-fry-inspired dish. It comes together quickly becasue all the ingredients take next to no time to cook and are sauteed in one pan. Ree says the key is to cook the thicker vegetables first, since they take a little longer than the others. That will give everything in this dish just the right texture.

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Egg-White Shrimp Fried Rice

This take on fried rice uses cooking spray and egg whites to minimize calories and fat. With shrimp, carrots, snow peas and red onion, it’s still bursting with flavor.

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Smokin' Shrimp Skewers

Kick up the flavor of ordinary shrimp by coating it in a flavorful marinade—and cooking it on a fragrant rosemary skewer.

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Healthy Chipotle Beer-and-Butter Shrimp Foil Pack

Chipotle and cumin are tempered by beer, butter and lime in this simple and healthy shrimp dish that comes together in a snap. Sealing the ingredients in aluminum foil before grilling keeps the juices in and makes a sauce that is perfect for pouring over rice.

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