5 Shrimp Recipes To Give You The Taste Of The Ocean

Winter is slowly beginning to thaw, and with it comes those cravings for fresh seafood. Fishing season is just around the corner. But with a college budget, it can be difficult to satisfy those seafood cravings while also maintaining your money. Shrimp is a perfect way to get that fresh salty flavor of the ocean without having to break your bank. Here are 5 shrimp recipes to give you the taste of the ocean.

This recipe is perfect to cater to parties and have with friends.

1. Shrimp Ceviche

This fresh recipe accentuates the natural sweetness of the shrimp meat balanced with the zing of lime juice. The white onion finishes it off with that special perfect crunch. When you’re craving something fresh and refreshing out of your shrimp, try out this recipe. 

Ingredients

• 3 limes, juiced
• 1 lb of shrimp, pre-cooked and deveined
• 1 white onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 bag of tortillas chips of your choice
• 3 sprigs of cilantro, chopped

Directions

Start by thawing out your shrimp, running them under room temp water helps speed up this process as well. While you’re waiting for your shrimp to thaw, dice your white onion and cilantro and set to the side. In a large bowl, add your shrimp, onion, cilantro and lime juice. Mix thoroughly, making sure your lime juice mixture is thoroughly coating the surface of the shrimp. Let sit for at least 30 minutes. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips and enjoy. 

This recipe is perfect for bringing the heat to your next meal.

2. Shrimp Scampi

Want a recipe that brings the heat for your next seafood craving? Shrimp scampi packs that perfect punch. The smokiness from the chili flakes create a slow rolling heat perfect for any dinner. 

Ingredients

• 1lb shrimp
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili flakes ( note, if you want a little more heat try using 2 tsps)
• 1 tsp red chili paste
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 sprig parsley, finely chopped
• ¼ cup dry white wine

Directions

Begin by heating up your olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add your shrimp and lightly saute for 3 to 4 minutes, until shrimp are thoroughly cooked through. Remove from heat and set to the side. Next, in the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and butter. Add in your minced garlic followed by your parsley. Stir and let simmer on low heat until the sauce begins to bubble. Add your shrimp to the mixture and cook over medium low heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Garnish with additional parsley and lemon. Stir. Serve and enjoy. 

This recipe is a great way to say hello to spring this fishing season.

3. Shrimp Po Boy

Nothing says hello spring than a fresh homemade shrimp po’ boy. This sandwich is great for any meal and perfect for sharing with friends or feeding your family. This recipe is fast and easy prep work. Highlighting the delicate meat of the shrimp with all our sandwich toppings that we know and love. 

Ingredients

Remoulade Sauce

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp dill pickle relish
• 2 tsp capers, chopped
• 2 tsp Tabasco
• 1 ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Fried Shrimp

• 3 large pinches salt
• 2 large pinches paprika
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails off
• Canola oil for frying
• 1 ½ cups flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 tbsp tabasco

For the sandwich

• 4 long french loaves split horizontally
• Dill pickles
• Sliced tomatoes
• Shredded iceberg lettuce

Directions

Begin by mixing your ingredients of the remoulade sauce and let chill in your refrigerator until you are preparing your shrimp. Combine your spice mixture and divide it in half. Season the shrimp with one portion of the spices. Next, mix the flour and cornmeal and the remaining spices together in a mixing bowl. Then, in a separate mixing bowl, add your buttermilk and hot sauce together. Lightly dip your shrimp in the buttermilk mixture then coat in flour, shaking off the excess. Chill the battered shrimp in the fridge for 20 minutes. Pour your frying oil into a deep wide pan, about 2 inches worth, coating the bottom of the pan. Heat your oil to 350F. Working in small batches, fry your shrimp until a beautiful golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and pat dry. Assemble your sandwich on your french bread, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and fried shrimp. Serve while hot. 

This recipe is a great way to satisfy that seafood craving while also getting in your veggies.

4. Shrimp And Caprese Salad

Are you craving the sweet cheese of mozzarella and that saltiness of shrimp? This recipe is the best of both worlds. Combining the flavors of a caprese salad loaded with cucumber, avocado and fresh spring veggies with the sweet sea salt of shrimp. 

Ingredients

• Dressing of your choice

Shrimp

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 lb of shrimp, peeled and deveined.
• 1 serving of mixed greens
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 2 cucumbers, sliced
• 8 ounces of mozzarella, sliced
• ½ cup basil leaves

Directions

Start by cooking your shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper. Add your butter to a large skillet over medium high heat before adding in your shrimp. Lightly saute for 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through. Remove from heat. Assemble your salad with assorted veggies and mozzarella. Top with your shrimp and the dressing of your choice. Serve and enjoy. 

Tis shrimp is the perfect balance of sweet and aromatic.

5. Garlic Shrimp

This recipe compliments our offshore friend with the sweet aromatics of garlic. The aromatics of garlic really bring forth that natural sweetness in the shrimp while also complimenting its salt content. If you want a shrimp recipe that is warm, fresh and perfectly balanced, garlic shrimp is a must try. 

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 lb shrimp, deveined tails off
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 to 3 tsp garlic, minced
• The juice of one lemon
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped

Directions

Add your butter into a large pan and melt over medium high heat. Add your shrimp and season with your salt and pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until shrimp are cooked through and pink. Add in your garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add in your lemon juice. Remove from heat, sprinkle parsley over the top. Serve and enjoy. 

Shrimp is a highly versatile seafood that is great for complimenting any dish or standing as the star of the show as an entree. When you’re looking to satisfy that seafood craving try out these shrimp recipes.