15 Easy Shrimp Dinners for Two You Can Make in Minutes (2024)

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.

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Surf and Turf for Two

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.

Fire Roasted Tomato and Feta Pasta with 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.

Creole Shrimp

Thickened up with a bacon fat roux, this shrimp dish has all the flavor you'd expect from a Creole favorite. The rich tomato sauce is packed with shrimp, onions, and bell peppers — perfect for ladling over a bowl of fluffy rice.

One-Pot Shrimp Scampi 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.

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Shrimp Scampi with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

"This shrimp scampi recipe varies from the typical one as there are sun dried tomatoes in the recipe," explains PIDGE. "This is like eye candy when presented in a warmed ramekin dish with some chopped parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese added to the top. Hubby says this is his favorite scampi and better than any he gets at an upscale restaurant."

Stir-Fry-Style Ramen

A bowl of instant ramen doesn't have to be an underwhelming meal. Here it's transformed into a hearty stir fry, filled with shrimp, bok choy, bean sprouts, and onions.

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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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