Ways to Cook Frozen Shrimp

Try something new for dinner when you make any of the 19 frozen shrimp recipes we have here for you. Many of these recipes for frozen shrimp are quick and easy seafood dinner options that can be on your table in less than 30 minutes. It's a WHOLE LOTTA YUM!

Frozen Cooked Shrimp Recipes

While chicken, beef, and even pork tend to be staples when it comes to dinner options (or even lunch), we don't like to leave out fresh or frozen shrimp. With frozen shrimp, the mess of deveining is done for us and we can easily thaw or cook the shrimp pieces from frozen. This quick-cooking seafood option is fantastic for meal prep and weeknight dinners and pairs super well with a wide variety of sides.

Since frozen shrimp recipes can incorporate a wide range of final products, we cast a wide net while searching for just the right recipes for our collection. There are some quick and easy frozen, breaded options for simple dinners and busy families. Skillet options including Cajun-spiced and fried rice. And a variety of baked sheet pan recipes, noodles and zoodles dinners, and, of course, shrimp tacos.

And if you simply want to know how to boil frozen shrimp, we have that covered, too.

1

Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli

You'll love this easy honey garlic shrimp and broccoli stir fry with a that starts with frozen shrimp and cooks in less than 30 minutes!

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2

Air Fryer Shrimp with Old Bay

Air fryer shrimp with Old Bay seasoning is the BEST way to make a quick and easy shrimp dish with just the right amount of kick. Ready in just 10 minutes!

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3

Mexican Salad with Shrimp

A cool and refreshing shrimp recipe, this Mexican-inspired shrimp salad is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for summer evenings!

Cooked & chilled shrimp are combined with sliced cucumber, minced red onion, sliced grape tomatoes, cubed mango, cubed avocado, and chopped fresh cilantro before it's topped with a homemade lime dressing and served.

This refreshing and light dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes and is perfect for summer BBQs and busy weeknight evenings.

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4

Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls

Vietnamese spring rolls with shrimp are a delicious, crunchy, and savory treat that is a perfect bite. A classic combination of fresh vegetables, lightly cooked shrimp, and amazing flavors all wrapped in a crispy wrapper makes these spring rolls truly irresistible.

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5

Shrimp Salad with Old Bay and Mayonnaise

A creamy cold shrimp salad seasoned with Old Bay served on lettuce leaves is delicious for lunch or as a light summer dinner.

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6

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

This shrimp zucchini noodles with pesto dinner may be low-carb, keto, and gluten-free, but it's also truly delicious and ready in just 20 minutes!

Sauteed frozen shrimp combine with fresh zoodles and either your choice of homemade or jarred pesto to make a decadent dinner that is sure to impress.

Easy enough for a busy weeknight or perfect for serving to your favorite dinner guests, shrimp with zucchini noodles and pesto is a frozen shrimp recipe you are going to want to keep close by.

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7

Easy Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp (Garlic Butter Sauce)

Skip the defrost and head straight to the air fryer with this air fryer frozen shrimp recipe that is ready for your table in just 15 minutes.

Season frozen shrimp pieces with olive oil, sea salt, ground black pepper, and minced garlic cloves before placing them in the air fryer. Cook until they are just pink and top with butter or lemon juice.

Simple & delicious, air fryer frozen shrimp are the best way to stick to your healthy eating plan.

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8

Easy Creamy Keto Shrimp Recipe

Simple keto shrimp recipe in a creamy garlic sauce. Enjoy as a main dish over low carb zoodles or serve as hearty appetizer.

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9

Garlic Lime Shrimp with Coconut Rice

This garlic lime shrimp with coconut rice is the 30-minute dinner that you simply must try the next time you are looking for a frozen shrimp recipe.

Jasmine rice is cooked in coconut water while frozen shrimp are sauteed in a sauce made from garlic, butter, and lime juice. The garlic-lime cooked shrimp, with plenty of sauce, is spooned over cooked rice and you are at your table with an impressive dinner in under a half hour.

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10

The Sautéed Shrimp, Ready in 10 Minutes (Really!)

Learn how to expertly saute shrimp, both fresh and frozen, in just a few minutes with this perfect sauteed shrimp tutorial.

Shrimp is a delicate food choice and while they will reward you with excellent taste and texture, this quick-cooking dinner option also needs to be treated carefully so as to not ruin the experience.

However, a hot pan, some good oil or butter, your favorite seasoning, and a little know-how, will go a long way to helping you perfectly saute frozen shrimp for your next dinner.

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11

Teriyaki Shrimp (Sheet Pan!)

Better than take-out, this teriyaki shrimp sheet pan dinner is ready in just 30-minutes and is bursting with a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors!

Pineapple chunks coated with brown sugar, and snap peas coated in a quick and easy homemade teriyaki sauce are combined on a sheet pan and baked for 15 minutes before adding teriyaki-coated shrimp to the center of the pan. Finish baking in the oven until shrimp are just cooked.

Serve over your favorite rice, cauliflower rice, noodle, or zoodle, and enjoy this quick and easy recipe using frozen shrimp.

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12

Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi - Food Banjo

Make this favorite Italian dish in your kitchen in no time with this garlic butter shrimp scampi recipe.

Unless you are using fresh pasta, the noodles will take the longest so start them first. While your pasta is cooking, sautee the shrimp pieces until just cooked. In the same pan, add in garlic, butter, and lemon juice and cook down.

Once the pasta has cooked, add it to your plate or bowl, top with the garlic lemon sauce, and add your cooked shrimp. This delicious seafood dinner is ready in less than 30-minutes.

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13

Boom Boom Shrimp (or fish!) Tacos! • Dance Around the Kitchen

Fun and festive, these boom boom shrimp tacos combine a delicious spice mayo with fruit salsa and shrimp to make a tasty dinner treat.

A quick and easy dinner option, boom boom shrimp tacos combine toasted corn tortillas, cooked shrimp, and mango salsa made from mango, onion, cilantro, lime, and salt under a sweet and spicey boom boom mayo sauce made from mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, cayenne, garlic, and sriracha.

While it may sound complicated, these flavorful shrimp tacos go from freezer to table in under 30 minutes.

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14

Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil

This sheet pan shrimp boil takes all the mess out of a classic shrimp recipe while leaving you with all of the flavor and texture of this southern staple.

Begin your sheet pan shrimp boil by parboiling the potatoes and corn, then place the potatoes and corn on a sheet pan along with shrimp and sausage. Cover the entire pan with garlic and Old Bay seasoning butter mixture and bake for 15 minutes.

Serve with your favorite shrimp boil sides and enjoy a simplified version of this beloved dinner.

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15

Shrimp Fried Rice

Skip the take-out and instead make a homemade shrimp fried rice that is light and delicious.

Cook shrimp and then sautee onions, garlic, peas, and carrots in the same pan. Add in precooked rice until warm and slightly browned then scramble an egg in the middle. Finish off the shrimp fried rice by adding the cooked shrimp back in along with soy sauce and sesame oil.

While assembling a homemade shrimp fried rice can be done in just a few minutes, the perfect fried rice starts with cooked and cooled rice, so be sure to prepare that ahead of time.

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16

Magic Crispy Baked Shrimp

Once you taste this shrimp recipe you'll understand why they call it magic crispy baked shrimp.

With a white wine sauce, shrimp coated in butter, garlic, and lime, and a crispy, crunchy panko breadcrumb topping, this 30-minute baked shrimp recipe is a simple and flavorful comfort food dinner option.

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17

Fast & Easy Skillet Cajun Shrimp - Mom's Dinner

This skillet Cajun shrimp recipe cooks up in just 4 minutes, but it will need a few minutes for the shrimp to properly marinate in the delicious blend of Cajun spices.

Begin by combining garlic, onion powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika in oil to create a seasoning blend. Marinate the thawed shrimp pieces for at least 30 minutes.

To cook your skillet Cajun shrimp, sautee the spicy shrimp pieces in a hot skillet, careful to not overcook. Serve with rice or cauliflower rice.

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18

Crispy Frozen Coconut Shrimp in Air Fryer (Trader Joe's Frozen Shrimp)

Whether you are looking for a frozen shrimp recipe for dinner or to serve as an appetizer, be sure to include this crispy frozen coconut shrimp recipe that cooks up in the air fryer!

Quick and easy, this frozen coconut shrimp recipe is ready in just 8 minutes and does not need any time for defrosting. Simply place the frozen coconut shrimp pieces in your air fryer basket and cook until they are done.

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, plus a quick and easy air fryer side for a delicious dinner that is ready in no time.

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19

Crispy Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp Tempura

A classic dish from your favorite Asian restaurant, shrimp tempura is now easier than ever with this crispy air fryer shrimp tempura recipe.

Simply grab your favorite box or two of frozen shrimp tempura, preheat your air fryer, and cook these light and airy tempura shrimp pieces for 10+ minutes until they are cooked through (but not overcooked!).

Serve with your favorite Asian sides for a hibachi-at-home experience you won't soon forget.

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