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What to cook with shrimp

Quick answer: With shrimp you can make Garlic butter shrimp pasta (20 min), Shrimp tacos (20 min), Shrimp fried rice (15 min).

Shrimp cook in two to three minutes. Frozen shrimp thaw in about ten minutes in a bowl of cold water.

Updated 2026-10-07

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Garlic butter shrimp pasta: with shrimp in ~20 minutes

~20 min

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You'll also need: spaghetti, garlic, butter, lemon, parsley

  1. Cook the pasta. Meanwhile sauté lots of garlic in butter.
  2. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink.
  3. Toss with pasta, lemon juice and a splash of pasta water.
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Shrimp tacos: with shrimp in ~20 minutes

~20 min

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You'll also need: tortillas, cabbage, lime, chili powder, mayo or sour cream

  1. Season shrimp with chili powder and salt; sear 2 minutes per side.
  2. Mix shredded cabbage with lime juice.
  3. Fill tortillas with shrimp, slaw and a spoon of lime mayo.
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Shrimp fried rice: with shrimp in ~15 minutes

~15 min

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You'll also need: cooked rice, eggs, frozen peas, soy sauce

  1. Sear shrimp and set aside.
  2. Scramble eggs, add cold rice and peas, and fry until hot.
  3. Return the shrimp and season with soy sauce.
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Goes well with: garlic, pasta, rice, tortillas, lemon, chili flakes

Tip: Take shrimp off the heat when they curl into a loose C. A tight O means they are overcooked and rubbery.

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Cooking ideas, not nutrition or medical advice. Check allergens and cook meat and eggs to safe temperatures.