Cooking with Shrimps: Best-Ever Shrimp Recipes for Seafood-Lovers Everywhere!

Shrimp can be the crisp centerpiece of a party appetizer, the bright note in a salad, or the heart of a generous dinner. Cooking with Shrimps brings together 40 shrimp recipes across those possibilities, with dishes inspired by a range of culinary traditions and occasions.

Forty ways to put shrimp on the menu 🦐

The recipes are arranged in three sections: appetizers; pasta and salads; and lite bites and mains. That organization makes it easy to browse by the kind of meal you have in mind, whether you’re planning a starter, a substantial salad, or a seafood supper.

From party bites to satisfying mains

Appetizer ideas include baked Thai coconut shrimp, Greek shrimp dip, shrimp saganaki with feta, and spicy shrimp cakes with aioli. For a lighter meal, the contents range from shrimp Caesar and orzo salads to artichoke shrimp pasta salad. Main-dish choices include shrimp vodka fettuccine, Moroccan shrimp tagine, shrimp enchiladas with creamy green chile sauce, and shrimp and sausage gumbo.

A broad mix of flavors

The collection reflects the book’s interest in shrimp dishes from several culinary traditions, including Asian, Greek, Italian, Mexican, and American influences. The variety means the recipes move beyond a single style of preparation, pairing shrimp with pasta, salads, dips, sauces, and more substantial dishes.

For seafood-minded home cooks

This cookbook is suited to readers who enjoy cooking with shrimp and want a collection that spans appetizers, lunches, and main meals. Browse for a familiar favorite or choose an unfamiliar combination for a change of pace; the contents offer plenty of directions to take this versatile seafood.