Shrimp’s making a big comeback, and these 13 crave-worthy recipes prove why it deserves a spot on your table! From zesty fresh shrimp salsa and crispy corn fritters to bold blackened shrimp and spicy Buffalo bites, this list is packed with flavor and easy dinner inspiration. You’ll find Southern favorites like shrimp and grits and gumbo, plus quick wins like shrimp and asparagus or seafood foil packets perfect for busy nights. There’s even a homemade seafood boil seasoning to kick your meals up a notch. If you love bold, satisfying seafood dishes, you’ll want to scroll through every last one!

Zesty Fresh Shrimp Salsa

A white bowl filled with fresh pico de gallo salsa, surrounded by tortilla chips. A spoon rests in the bowl, and lime wedges and cilantro garnish the plate.
Zesty Fresh Shrimp Salsa. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Shrimp salsa is a zesty, chilled appetizer dip that’s quick and refreshing. Made with seasoned tender shrimp, juicy tomatoes, and fresh lime juice. It’s perfect for a Mexican-themed dinner, or casual get-togethers.
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Corn Fritters (Shrimp or Lobster)

Lobster corn critters on a plate and spicy aioli sauce in a small bowl with lemon zest and chopped green onion.
Corn Fritters (Shrimp or Lobster). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

These lobster corn fritters with fresh corn are so light, crispy, and delicious. You can also make these crab or shrimp corn fritters by swapping out the lobster with equal amounts of them.
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Pan-Fried Buffalo Shrimp

A close-up of a plate filled with seasoned, cooked shrimp garnished with chopped herbs. A fork is resting on the plate, ready to pick up a shrimp.
Pan-Fried Buffalo Shrimp. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Pan fried Buffalo shrimp with a crispy exterior that are coated in a homemade buttery Buffalo sauce, a quick and easy appetizer or dinner.
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Cold Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese

Cold Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for an easy and delicious party dip? Try my family’s cold shrimp dip made with cream cheese, Old Bay, a touch of mayo, and seasonings all blended together to make an easy-to-scoop cold party appetizer.
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Seafood Boil Seasoning

Make your own seafood boil to go in a bag
Seafood Boil Seasoning. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Create a sensationally flavored seafood boil with this Seafood Boil Seasoning Recipe. This seasoning mixture will unmask the full flavor in any seafood yet will not overpower it.
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Delicious Boiling Crab Whole Shabang

Boiling crab sauce shrimp and sausage
Delicious Boiling Crab Whole Shabang. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

If you like spicy shrimp and seafood boil, then you will definitely want to make this copycat Boiling Crab Whole Shabang Recipe. Hints of old bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, lemon, and garlic, all wrapped up with a spicy, medium heat are perfect for your seafood dinner.
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Shrimp and Asparagus

Close-up of cooked shrimp seasoned with black pepper, served on a bed of asparagus and topped with shaved parmesan cheese.
Shrimp and Asparagus. Image credit: Butter and Baggage

Do you need something super quick and delicious for dinner, then you have to try shrimp and asparagus with a lemon shallot vinaigrette. It’s a light and healthy one pan dinner you can make in less than 15 minutes. Only have frozen shrimp, no problem, you can safely thaw them in 10 minutes. These are so good you won’t even realize that it’s good for you!
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Marinated Shrimp

Marinade shrimp with cocktail sauce
Marinated Shrimp . Image Credit: Butter and Baggage

This marinated shrimp recipe will take your shrimp cocktail to the next level. Marinated overnight in an Old Bay lemon dressing, they’re so good you won’t even need cocktail sauce.
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Blackened Shrimp

Cajun black and shrimp
Blackened Shrimp. Image Credit: Lauren From Scratch

Delicious blackened shrimp coated in Cajun blackening seasoning. This easy shrimp recipe is ready in 15 minutes! Great for tacos, bowls, salads, po-boys, and pasta.
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Shrimp Étouffée Recipe

Shrimp etouffee
Shrimp Étouffée Recipe. Image Credit: The Forked Spoon

Classic New Orleans Shrimp Étouffée Recipe made with plump shrimp smothered in a rich and fragrant blonde roux and filled with the “Holy Trinity” of onion, celery, and green pepper. Serve with a side of rice for an easy and totally delicious one-pot Cajun meal.
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Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe

Shrimp and grits
Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe. Image Credit: Butter and Baggage

Southern Shrimp and Grits are a longstanding Southern staple. Creamy grits made with milk and cheese are topped with sautéd shrimp in a flavorful sauce. An Iconic dish that’s simple to make for a fabulous weeknight dinner, or impressive enough to serve for friends.
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Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Seafood gumbo
Seafood Gumbo Recipe. Image Credit: Grandbaby Cakes

Listen y’all, making the best Seafood Gumbo Recipe is hard work so we took care of it for ya. This OG recipe is filled with plump shrimp, juicy oysters, and crabmeat in a super spiced up broth that begins with a deep flavorful roux! Its got that fiery spice kick.
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Seafood Foil Packets Recipe

A foil packet filled with cooked shrimp, sliced sausage, and corn on the cob pieces, seasoned with spices and garnished with fresh herbs.
Seafood Foil Packets Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

Seafood foil packets is a classic dish for those looking to enjoy quality seafood while staying on budget. It’s easy, quick, and oh so delicious.
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33 Dump-and-Go Crockpot Meals That Cook While You Chill

chicken and dumplings
33 Dump-and-Go Crockpot Meals. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Busy days don’t mean you have to settle for boring dinners. These dump-and-go crockpot recipes are here to save your sanity—and your taste buds. Just toss in a few ingredients, walk away, and come back to a warm, flavorful meal that practically made itself! This roundup is packed with cozy, crave-worthy recipes like Creamy White Chili with Chicken, Pork Chops and Gravy, Taco Soup with Ranch, and even a slow-cooked Copycat Skyline Chili. Scroll through to find the ones you’ll want on repeat—because dinner doesn’t have to be complicated to be amazing. Get All The Recipes: 33 Dump-and-Go Crockpot Meals That Cook While You Chill