Two Weeks of Shrimp Dinners to Cook in Your Skillet

Pasta and shrimp are a pair made in heaven.  This Cajun-style recipe is a terrific departure from the expected.

Paella may be the world's most famous skillet meal. This traditional Spanish one-pot meal varies from region to region, but the saffron-laced rice dish often includes shrimp. This easy take will become a family favorite in no time!

Magic happens when you pair pasta and shrimp. With its creamy pesto sauce, this recipe is satisfying and simple.

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While paella may be the most famous Spanish shrimp dish, Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) is probably a close second. The cooking process mellows the bite of all the garlic that goes into the sauce.

Want an elegant, romantic dinner for two or a special dish for a dinner party? This pasta's sophisticated champagne sauce comes with a serious wow factor.

If you're cooking Creole, you're likely cooking with shrimp. Chef John's Shrimp Etouffee is a classic (and perfect for a Mardi Gras gathering). The sauce's depth of flavor will impress your guests.

Think of Shrimp Eggs Foo Yung as a Chinese take on frittata. These skillet-fried flat omelets can serve as an unexpected brunch dish, a light lunch, or part of a Chinese dinner feast.

Your skillet can fill in for a wok in almost any stir-fry recipe, and  shrimp are the perfect protein for this speedy style of cooking. Orange and ginger flavor this one-pan meal, which just needs some rice to fill out the plate!

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Creamy grits balance the intense flavor of saucy shrimp, and the textures of this classic Lowcountry dish are just magical together. If you aren't a huge fan of grits, you can serve the shrimp over rice or even mashed potatoes.

You'll find shrimp curries all over Southeast Asia. Once you try this Malaysian curry, it will become a household favorite. The flavors of this dish are balanced — spiced without being intensely spicy.

Shrimp's natural sweetness pairs really well with fruit, especially citrus and other fruits with a bit of an acidic flavor. This skillet supper brings in the tropical notes of mango with amazing results.

Simple Garlic Shrimp is as basic as it gets. The perfect gateway shrimp dish, it's the recipe to pick when you want a fast, satisfying meal with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

This dish is a wonderful way to explore Indian cuisine. Serve this hearty combination of spicy shrimp and scrambled eggs for a special brunch dish, a weekend breakfast for the family, or even dinner. If the idea of making paratha (layered flatbread) is daunting, you can buy frozen pre-made versions in your local Indian market, or sub in flour tortillas.

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This easy one-pan meal delivers all of your food groups with ingredients like shrimp, basmati rice, artichoke hearts, baby spinach, and olive oil. It's a terrific option if you're looking for a flavorful all-in-one dish.