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26 Healthy Shrimp Recipes That Are Full of Flavor

Updated on December 18, 2025

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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Shrimp Taco Soup

This Shrimp Taco Soup is a zesty, veggie-packed bowl full of bold taco flavors and tender shrimp, making it a light yet satisfying main dish.

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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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Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta

Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta is a Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines juicy shrimp, sweet tomatoes and tangy feta for a healthy, flavorful meal that's ready in minutes.

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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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Cajun Rice Salad with Shrimp and Okra

In this salad, okra is cooked quickly to keep it from becoming mushy, yet long enough to release the natural thickeners that help form a salad dressing and keep the rice moist. It's the perfect complement to wholesome, protein-packed shrimp.

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Dawn's Scampi

If you thought shrimp scampi wasn't a healthy option, think again. This version uses multigrain spaghetti and croutons, and skips the butter entirely in favor of olive oil and white wine.
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20-Minute Shrimp and Couscous With Yogurt-Hummus Sauce

This speedy shrimp dish gets you whole grains, protein, vegetables and fruit all ready to go in 5 just minutes. (Pro tip: prep the couscous while the shrimp broils.)

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Ribbony Shrimp and Pasta Scampi

Medium-size shrimp are the perfect size for a twirl of spaghetti shot through with ribbons of squash. Have vegetarians at the table? Omit the shrimp, double the tomatoes and serve with a spoonful of part-skim ricotta cheese on top.
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Coconut-Crusted Shrimp with Pineapple-Chili Sauce

Think just because you're in healthy mode, indulgent dishes like coconut-crusted shrimp are off limits? In this ingenious rendition, you can dig right in, all the way down to the delectable sweet-and-sour dipping sauce.

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Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Impress Caesar salad fans with this lighter take on the favorite. Ellie swaps whole, raw egg for pasteurized egg product in the dressing, which cuts cholesterol without sacrificing texture or flavor. Homemade croutons get lightened up too, by using less oil and baking instead of frying.
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Healthy One-Skillet Shrimp and Quinoa

There's nothing better than a healthy and delicious meal that can be on the table fast—without making a sinkful of dirty dishes!

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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp and Grits

This shrimp dinner is super simple, thanks to the use of instant grits. Just a little Parmesan and a few tablespoons of butter will really go a long way to flavor the meal.
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Healthy Grilled Shrimp Fajita Foil Pack

The only thing you'll miss in these lightened up shrimp fajitas is that iconic restaurant sizzle sound. Serve them family style and let your guests choose their own toppers. We've provided the classics-cilantro, salsa and avocado-but go ahead and make up your own. (Cabbage and pickled carrots are test kitchen favorites.)

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Spicy Fennel Shrimp

Rachael Ray uses seasonings that mirror those of a hot Italian sausage, with the addition of lemon juice and zest to hone in on the seafood taste. The whole dish is ready in just 25 minutes.
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Nordic Shrimp Toast

Protein-packed shrimp and fresh, crisp veggies are right at home atop smooth cream cheese and hearty pumpernickel bread—making this the perfect choice whenever you need a quick-and-simple bite.

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Shrimp Scampi

This quick scampi is perfect over whole-wheat pasta or alongside a green salad with fresh-squeezed lemon.

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Shrimp and Lychee Curry

Lychees are packed with vitamin C and perfect in this Thai-inspired curry. They bring that touch of sweetness that canned pineapple brings, plus extra potassium and fiber.

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Shrimp Gumbo

This spicy Cajun gumbo, a stew originating in Louisiana in the 18th century, gains much of its flavor from the dark roux and its characteristic thickness from file, an herb made from the ground leaves of the sassafras tree. Onions, celery and green peppers, the "holy trinity" of both Creole and Cajun cooking, add flavor and substance to the thick shrimp and sausage stew, which is served over a heaping portion of white rice.
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Stewed Garam Masala Lentils with Buttery Shrimp

This comforting red lentil stew gets transformed with garam masala, tomatoes and aromatics in a nod to India’s masoor dal. For added satisfaction, top with buttery shrimp laced with ginger.

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Low Country Shrimp Chowder

Instead of whole milk, this chowder uses 2 percent, which cuts fat without sacrificing creaminess. A dash of Old Bay seasoning will give the dish some fun spice.
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Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits

This healthy twist on a Southern classic is a great addition to a weeknight line-up. Packed with protein and fiber (and creamy faux grits made from cauliflower) it's satisfying and delicious.

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Seafood Salad

By blending avocado with lemon juice, caper brine and just a touch of mayo, you can give this seafood salad a creamy dressing without a ton of fat or calories.
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Spicy Shrimp Orecchiette

Top this adorable pasta (whose name translates to "small ear" in Italian) with shrimp and red pepper flakes for a dinner that clocks in at just above 500 calories per serving.
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Spicy Shrimp Broth

Seafood stock and jumbo shrimp mean this soup is full of great flavor that gets a kick from dried chiles de arbol.
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