12 Easy Shrimp Dinners for Two You Can Make in Minutes
You'll come back to these easy shrimp recipes again and again.
Whether you're looking to change up the weeknight meal rotation, or want to set up a romantic dinner, these shrimp dishes are just the right size for two. Quick and easy to cook, shrimp stars in these easy dinner recipes for two that feature flavors ranging from Asia to Italy to Louisiana. Hit up the seafood counter on your next grocery store run, and you'll have the main ingredient for a variety of delicious shrimp dinners that you can whip up in minutes.
Sexy Shrimp Scampi
With only a few ingredients you can create this impressive seafood dish. The shrimp is drizzled with a blend of butter, olive oil, and garlic before baking until just tender.
Whole Shrimp Potstickers
These aren't your average potstickers. "There's nothing wrong with the traditional method of making potsticker filling with ground or finely chopped meat, but something wonderful happened when I experimented with whole shrimp," says Chef John. "A minimal approach to seasoning the filling enhances the flavor, while allowing the shrimp to be the stars of the show."
Shrimp and Grits Louisiana Style
A Southern classic, shrimp and grits are simply made for each other. This recipe features creamy grits smothered in a rich white wine sauce and topped with sautéed shrimp, tasso ham, onions, and bell peppers.
Vermicelli Noodle Bowl
Refreshing and light, this noodle bowl is a taste of Vietnam. Shrimp are thrown on the grill then layered up with rice noodles, veggies, and peanuts before getting drizzled with a tangy fish sauce dressing.
Instant Pot Cajun Shrimp Risotto
The Instant Pot takes all of the work out of this classic Italian dish. Ready in only 45 minutes, it barely needs stirring to end up with a creamy risotto dish dotted with tender piece of shrimp.
Surf and Turf
Recreate the beloved steakhouse dish of surf and turf at home. The shrimp are marinated in a seasoned butter, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice trio before hitting the grill. "I was amazed by the marinade on the shrimp and the steak was simply fabulous. Whenever I want a fancy dinner I will definitely make this," says reviewer Sophia.
Roasted Tomato Pasta with Feta and Shrimp
Just a few ingredients are required to whip together this wow-worthy pasta. Linguine is tossed with a blend of fresh shrimp, fire-roasted tomatoes, vibrant basil, and salty feta to create a dish that hits all your tastebuds.
Honey-Garlic Shrimp
A little sweet, a little savory, and a lot delicious, this recipe for honey-garlic shrimp will save you from another night of ordering subpar takeout. Serve over a pile of rice or noodles for soaking up the extra garlicky sauce.
Seafood Bake for Two
Shrimp isn't the only star of this surprisingly easy seafood bake. Halibut and scallops are also included, all baked together in a buttery lemon sauce amped up with a touch of Old Bay seasoning.
Shrimp Lo Mein with Broccoli
Basic ingredients like shrimp, noodles, and fresh veggies get a makeover when drizzled with the super savory sauce from this lo mein recipe. Fish sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce create the base, while garlic and ginger add a fresh punch of flavor.
Shrimp Scampi with Orzo
No one will guess that this beautiful recipe came from a single pot. Reviewer music3 gives this advice, "Toasting the orzo gives some great flavor to this dish. Please don't skip this step or you'll miss out!"
Sweet and Spicy Shrimps
These bold shrimp are ready in mere minutes after a little bit of marinating. A little sugar and pepper flakes make the sweet and spicy flavor profile, while gochujang gives the dish a Korean-inspired twist.
More Dinners for Two
Whether you're trying to throw together dinner on a busy weeknight or create a romantic dinner for two on a budget, these are the recipes to reach for:
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