Quickly prepared, easy and delicious – shrimps are the perfect food for all connoisseurs who value a healthy, wholesome diet. Like all seafood, they also score points with a lot of protein and hardly any fat. Whether grilled, as a salad or delicious takos - in this article we have put together the best shrimp recipes for you.
Shrimp recipes – creamy salad
This delicious and creamy shrimp salad is best enjoyed cold. It is the perfect summer dish and can also be served with othersShrimp speciesbe prepared!
Ingredients:
- 700 grams shrimp, peeled
- 300 Gramm Mayonnaise
- 2 THE Dijon-Senf
- 2 tbsp wine vinegar
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped small
- 1 lemon
- 2 THE DILL
- Salt and pepper to taste
You can of course adapt the ingredients to your own taste. If you're not a big fan of celery, you can replace it with bell pepper or cucumber, for example.
Preparation:
- Bring water to a boil in a pot, add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove and chill in the refrigerator.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, white wine vinegar, dill, salt and pepper together well. Then add the shrimp, onion and celery and stir everything together again. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
Delicious shrimp salad with grilled vegetables
If you are looking for healthy shrimp recipes, then this salad is for you! Light and delicious - it's perfect as a side dish to a piece of grilled steak.
Ingredients:
- 400 Gramm Shrimps
- 1 small zucchini
- 1 red pepper
- Leaf lettuce
- 1 Avocado
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 stalks of thyme
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 5 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tbsp mustard, medium hot
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Wash and quarter the peppers.Clean the zucchini and cut into thin slicescut. Peel and halve the garlic. Wash the lettuce and tear it into bite-sized pieces.
- Brush a grill pan with a little oil and grill the peppers and zucchini for 2 minutes on each side.
- Grill the shrimp for about 8 minutes, turning constantly. Add garlic and thyme leaves.
- Mix mustard and vinegar, add olive oil and season.
- Place the lettuce, vegetables, avocado and shrimp in a bowl and toss with the dressing.
The best couscous salad!
Couscous is not only extremely tasty but, like all other grain products, is one of the richest fillers. Combine it with shrimp and you'll have the perfect summer salad in no time!
Ingredients:
- 400 Gramm Shrimps
- 250 Gramm Couscous
- 1 large onion
- 1 cucumber
- 100 grams of feta cheese
- 1 clove of garlic
- 70 grams of pine nuts
- 3 stalks of parsley
- Fresh thyme and oregano
- The juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Cut the onion into thick slices and fry it in a pan. Add the pine nuts, stir briefly and remove.
- Bring 250 ml water to the boil with 1 tablespoon oil and add couscous. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Add pine nuts and onions. Season with lime juice, salt, pepper and herbs and set aside.
- Heat a little oil in a pan and fry the shrimp for about 3-5 minutes while turning.
- Add the cucumbers, feta cheese and shrimp to the couscous and mix well.
Shrimp cocktail – the classic
The shrimp cocktail is a light summer appetizer that you and your guests won't be able to get enough of.
Ingredients:
- 500 Gramm Shrimps
- 100 grams of sour cream
- 6 THE Mayonnaise
- 1 EL Worcestersoße
- 1 EL MeerrettichSour cream
- Shot of cognac
- 1 TL Tabasco Sauce
- 2 stalks of dill, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
- Leaf lettuce, washed and chopped into small pieces
Preparation:
- Bring water to the boil in a pot, add shrimp and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Divide the salad between cocktail glasses, add the shrimp on top and chill.
- For the sauce, mix mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish and Tabasco. Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper and pour into the glasses. Sprinkle with fresh dill or chives and serve immediately!
Fried with coconut
Delicious, spicy and crispy - this dish is one of the classic shrimp recipes and if you like seafood, then you should definitely try it!
Ingredients:
- 500 Gramm Shrimps
- 30 grams of wheat flour
- 100 grams of desiccated coconut
- Whites of 2 eggs
- oil for frying
Preparation:
- Place flour, desiccated coconut and egg white in 3 different bowls.
- First roll the shrimp in the flour, then in the egg white and finally in the coconut flakes.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the shrimp until golden brown.
Tortellini skewers with delicious sauce
Who doesn't love pasta? These delicious tortellini and shrimp skewers arethe perfect choice for a finger food partyin your garden!
Ingredients:
- 500 Gramm Shrimps
- 1 pack of tortellini with spinach
For the tomato sauce:
- 1 pack of cream cheese
- 100 grams of sour cream
- 100 grams of sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
- 50 grams mayonnaise, low-fat
- 30 ml milk
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Salt, pepper and fresh basil
- wooden skewers
Preparation:
- Put all the ingredients for the sauce in a blender and mix until creamy. Cover and chill until serving.
- Cook the shrimp and tortellini according to the package instructions, drain well and mix with a little oil.
- Arrange the shrimp skewers and serve with the sauce.
Delicious and healthy version with rice
Most shrimp recipes are prepared very quickly and are perfect after work after a long day at the office - these delicious shrimp with rice are further proof of that!
Ingredients:
- 300 Gramm Shrimps
- 100 grams of whole grain rice
- 1 small zucchini
- 1 small Dose Corn
- 250 ml vegetable broth
- some ginger to taste, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Curry powder
- 2 stalks fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Wash the zucchini and cut into bite-sized pieces. Drain the corn well in a sieve.
- Simmer the rice in the vegetable broth for about 15-18 minutes. Add the zucchini, corn and ginger and continue to cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and curry powder.
- Mix the shrimp with the chopped thyme and garlic and fry on both sides in a little olive oil and remove.
- Put the vegetable rice in the same pan, fry briefly and mix with the shrimp.
Grilled shrimp recipes with homemade barbecue sauce
Ingredients:
- 600 Gramm Shrimps
- The juice from a lemon
- Salt, pepper and wooden skewers
BarbecueSauce:
- 300 ml apple cider vinegar
- 300 grams of honey
- 120 Gramm Ketchup
- 1 EL Tabasco Sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp ginger, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
Preparation:
- Season the shrimp to taste and grill for 1 minute per side.
- Brush with the barbecue sauce and grill for another 2 minutes.
- Put all the ingredients for the sauce in a pot and simmer over low heat for about 35 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Feel free to experiment as much as you want with the herbs and spices for the grilled shrimp. No matter how you prepare them, shrimp always taste great!
With a Mexican touch
There are endless taco shrimp recipes but our suggestion is super tasty and ready in less than 15 minutes! To fully enjoy it, we'll first explain to you how you can make homemade taco shells yourself!
Taco Bowls Zutaten:
- 60 grams each of corn and spelled flour
- a pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Preparation:
- Mix all ingredients with 60 ml water and knead into a smooth dough. Divide into 4 pieces and roll out thin flat cakes with a rolling pin.
- Heat a pan and bake the flatbreads without fat for about 2 minutes per side. Bend into the familiar taco shape and let cool.
Gesunde Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa
Ingredients shrimp:
- 400 Gramm Shrimps
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, chili powder and ground cumin
Avocado Sauce:
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt, pepper and fresh coriander
Coriander sauce:
- 150 grams of sour cream
- 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Preparation instructions would be unnecessary here - just mix everything together and stir.
Preparation:
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic and spices. Add shrimp, cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Then fry in a pan for 5 minutes and season with lime juice.
- Avocado Sauce:Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir. Cover with cling film and place in the fridge.
- First spread the taco shells with avocado salsa, spread the shrimp on top and drizzle with coriander sauce.
With soba noodles
Soba noodles are gluten-free and full of fiberand therefore a great alternative to traditional pasta. This recipe is very protein-rich, quick to prepare and also figure-friendly!
Ingredients:
- 300 Gramm Shrimps
- 200 grams of soba noodles
- 100 grams of shiitake mushrooms
- 1 root Paprika
- 2 stalks of spring onions
- 1 lime
- 20 grams of roasted peanuts
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 EL Honig
- 1 tbsp each of soy, fish and chilli sauce
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
Preparation:
- Chop garlic finely. Mix with honey, peanut butter, sesame oil, soy, fish and chili sauce and 3 tablespoons of water until smooth.
- Finely chop shiitake mushrooms, peppers and spring onions.
- Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a wok pan and fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Fry mushrooms and peppers for about 2 minutes. Add the honey-peanut mixture, shrimp, soba noodles and spring onions.
- Garnish with peanuts and enjoy!
Low carb shrimp recipes – stuffed zucchini
These stuffed zucchini with shrimp are the ideal low carb dinner for the summer!
Ingredients:
- 2 large zucchini
- 400 Gramm Shrimps
- 150 grams of marinated artichoke hearts
- The juice from a lemon
- 2 THE BUTTER
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 100 grams of Parmesan, grated
- Salt, pepper
Preparation:
- Wash the zucchini and cut in half lengthways. Hollow out the zucchini halves with a spoon and cut the flesh into small pieces.
- Brush the zucchini with olive oil and grill either on the grill or in a grill pan for about 3 minutes per side.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pan. Fry the pulp and artichoke hearts for 5 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until golden brown.
- Stuff the mixture into the zucchini halves.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and enjoy!
