Recipes Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes 12 Frozen Shrimp Recipes We Make for Dinner All the Time They're sure to become your favorites, too. By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 20, 2024 Close Photo: Johnny Miller Frozen shrimp is an ingredient we always have on hand. Because of their size, they defrost and cook quickly, and can even be cooked from frozen. They are also versatile—they pair with all kinds of spices, sauces, and other ingredients. Also, unless you live on the coast, most shrimp sold fresh have previously been frozen, so we think starting with frozen shrimp makes sense. Our frozen shrimp recipes will inspire you to use that bag of frozen shrimp that’s been sitting in your freezer—and many of these recipes can be made in 45 minutes or less, making them a fast route to weeknight dinners. The Right Way to Defrost Frozen Shrimp—and Great Ways to Cook Them 01 of 12 Linguine With Shrimp and White Wine Dinner in 20 minutes? Yes, please! This simple yet sophisticated pasta dinner pairs shrimp with a flavor-packed sauce made with butter, garlic, white wine, and lemon juice. View Recipe 02 of 12 Sautéed Shrimp With Arugula and Tomatoes Frozen shrimp and fresh arugula, plus pantry favorites like canned tomatoes and rice, make this one-pot shrimp dinner a recipe you'll want to enjoy again and again. View Recipe 03 of 12 Curried Shrimp and Noodle Soup Alpha Smoot Although it’s ready in just 25 minutes, this shrimp and coconut milk soup tastes like it was simmered low and slow to deliver its deep flavor. Green curry paste is the powerhouse ingredient that brings the flavor fast. View Recipe 04 of 12 Coconut-Curry Shrimp and Couscous Bryan Gardner Whipping up this Thai-inspired curry is faster than waiting for takeout. The secret? Combining quick-cooking ingredients like shrimp, peas, and couscous with the flavor bomb that is red curry paste. View Recipe 05 of 12 Quick Shrimp Po’Boys Lennart Weibull Cornmeal-crusted shrimp fill hoagie rolls in our fast take on the favorite New Orleans sandwich. They are a delicious change of pace when you need a quick dinner. View Recipe 06 of 12 Spaghetti With Shrimp, Kale, and Burst Tomatoes Chris Simpson Frozen shrimp is a great ingredient to have on hand for last-minute meals. Here, it adds heft to cherry tomatoes, kale, and spaghetti for a healthy and quick dinner. View Recipe 07 of 12 One-Pot Shrimp Boil With Corn and Potatoes We love this traditional yet simple one-pot supper that comes together in less than 45 minutes. Make sure you use large frozen shrimp for this recipe and, if you want to add an extra kick, you can toss in smoked or andouille sausage right before boiling. View Recipe 08 of 12 Shrimp Tikka Masala Cook a pot of rice while this spicy shrimp dish is simmering on the stovetop. It only takes 35 minutes total. Fresh ginger and garlic, plus garam masala and chili powder, bring the oomph. View Recipe 09 of 12 Shrimp With Zucchini and Spicy Couscous Johnny Miller This one-skillet meal comprises three quick-cooking stalwarts: shrimp, zucchini, and couscous. It also has a fantastic combination of flavors, with salsa's tang and heat and canned green chiles' earthy notes. View Recipe 10 of 12 Spaghetti With Shrimp and Olives Robust with olives, fresh rosemary, and tomato paste, this is one of those shrimp and pasta dishes we happily break the rule against serving cheese with seafood. View Recipe 11 of 12 Thai-Curry Shrimp Linguine Kate Sears With a few pantry staples—including Thai curry paste and coconut milk—plus frozen shrimp and fresh ingredients like green beans, cilantro, and lime, you can get dinner on the table in 40 minutes. View Recipe 12 of 12 New Orleans-Style Shrimp and Rice Sang An A spicy, hearty one-pot shrimp dinner with a Louisiana flair. It takes just 15 minutes to prep and 35 minutes of hands-off cooking. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit