These are the best easy, healthy shrimp recipes! A collection of over 50 low calorie shrimp recipes you can try for dinner this week!
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If you’re looking for low calorie shrimp recipes, we’ve got you covered. We’ve rounded up all the best healthy meals with shrimp in one place.
From easy shrimp recipes with pasta, shrimp recipes with vegetables, or shrimp recipes with rice – there are tons of healthy dinner ideas here for you!
If shrimp isn’t your thing you can check out our Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes, Best Salmon Recipes, Healthy Ground Beef Recipes, or Healthy Ground Turkey Recipes.
It’s so easy to make healthy meals with shrimp. It’s a very versatile protein!
If you are looking for something to pair with these dishes, check out these Healthy Side Dishes!
why we love shrimp
Shrimp is one of our favorite proteins for a healthy dinner because it’s:
- Easy to make – shrimp is very easy to cook and it cooks fast!
- Cooks Quickly- Most shrimp are cooked through in under 10 minutes.
- High Protein/Low Fat – Shrimp is loaded with protein and has no fat in it.
If you’re looking for the best easy shrimp recipes for weight loss, look no further – let’s check out these 50 best healthy shrimp recipes!
Healthy Shrimp Pasta Recipes
Shrimp goes great with pasta! Cooking shrimp with pasta is one of our favorite easy healthy shrimp recipes. Here are a few healthy shrimp pasta recipes you can try.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo is served on a bed of zucchini zoodles, you can’t beat this low carb dinner.
Shrimp and Broccoli Alfredo is out of this world delicious. And it’s ready to serve in under 25 minutes for a filling dinner.
Keto Friendly Shrimp and Zoodles recipe made with a simple avocado sauce is made using frozen shrimp. Make it for dinner on any busy weeknight.
Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp and Orzo is a garlicky, lemon infused, buttery orzo pasta with big, delicious shrimp buried with seared lemons and herbs. This packs a major flavor punch while still being a simple meal.
Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi is so delicious. Shrimp scampi tossed in an easy-to-make garlic butter sauce then served on top of spaghetti squash.
Cilantro Lime Shrimp is ready in only 15 minutes and flavored with a delicious herbaceous sauce! Add any herbs for a quick and healthy dish!
Mango and Shrimp Cucumber Noodles are so refreshing for a light and easy dinner this summer! They’re naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and ready in just about 15 minutes!
Shrimp Pasta is so easy, yet tastes really gourmet! Bursting with Mediterranean herbs and feta, it’s crazy-delicious … impressive enough for dinner parties, but also quick enough for super-busy weeknights!
Shrimp Pesto Pasta is full of pesto flavor, loaded with seared shrimp, and bursting with roasted cherry tomatoes. It makes a quick, easy, and healthy dinner recipe or a romantic date night dish.
Healthy Low Carb Shrimp Recipes
Shrimp is naturally low carb and high in protein which is why we love it so much. There are tons of low carb shrimp recipes you can try!
Chili Lime Shrimp is an easydinner that’s made in 20 minutes! A delicious, healthy meal that’s super versatile! (You can also marinade the shrimp in one of these healthy dressing recipes!)
Air Fryer Shrimp is delicious and healthy! The air fryer makes juicy and crisp shrimp that is perfect for eating by itself or adding to a salad or shrimp tacos.
Pickled Shrimp is a Southern classic. Light, bright, and great on crackers on a hot afternoon.
Fresh Avocado Shrimp Salsa tastes bright and light, like mexican shrimp ceviche. Flavors of cilantro, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions are mixed with a little spicy jalapeno and lots of juicy lime.
Grilled Rosemary Shrimp is a light and healthy dinner idea. Low carb, paleo, and Whole30!
Red Shrimp recipe is quick, easy, and healthy! It is buttery and garlicky and great for holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions.
Mediterranean Shrimp is perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining. Bursting with flavor and done in less than 10 minutes.
Coconut Shrimp Curry is made in the Pressure Cooker in just 20 minutes. Pair this curry with rice for a perfect experience. Gluten-free, Paleo, and Low carb.
Sriracha Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are super flavorful, with a little kick from the sriracha sauce! They’re quick for a healthy weeknight meal.
Cajun Shrimp Salad makes a great lunch or light dinner. Naturally keto friendly, spicy shrimp Caesar salad is ready in 15 minutes and full of flavor
Healthy Shrimp Recipes with Vegetables
We love to serve shrimp with lots of veggies. Here are some of our favorite shrimp recipes with vegetables.
Shrimp Fajitas come together in under an hour for a delicious sheet pan dinner. So easy!
Skillet Shrimp is made with garlicky vegetables for a healthy meal! It’s topped with feta cheese, lemon, and fresh herbs.
Shrimp Salad has shrimp that’s marinaded in gin and lime but balanced by avocados, grapefruit, radishes, and lettuce.
Honey Orange Shrimp is totally delicious. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll have this shrimp in orange sauce on the table!
Ginger Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli has plump and juicy shrimp stir-fried with freshest garlicky broccoli. With 6 ingredients only, coming together in 20 minutes, and 0 grams of added sugar, this is the best Chinese shrimp broccoli recipe for busy weeknights!
Whole30 Cajun Shrimp Skillet with cauliflower rice and sweet potato chunks. This 20-minute meal is perfect for the weekdays!
Healthy Cajun-Style Charred Okra and Shrimp has all the flavors of gumbo – thyme, paprika, cayenne, garlic – without the fat-laden roux. Ready in under half an hour, this one-pot dish may become a new family favorite!
Mango Avocado Shrimp Salad with Peanut Lime Dressing is easy to make and comes together in less than 20 minutes. This healthy and light salad is perfect for summer!
Healthy Honey Harissa Shrimp with cauliflower and broccoli couscous for a nourishing, quick, and easy meal.
Shrimp Tacos make a weeknight meal or last minute entertaining a breeze. Spicy shrimp topped with creamy cilantro lime slaw and wrapped in warm corn tortilla, these shrimp tacos have the best taste and texture.
Thai Green Curry with Shrimp is an easy meal that’s packed with veggies and succulent shrimp. Serve with cauliflower rice or zoodles for a low carb meal that’s ready in under 30 min.
Shrimp Taco Bowl is guaranteed to become a new weeknight favorite! It’s gluten free, dairy free, and easily made whole30, and keto approved!
Shrimp Salad Rolls are simple, easy, and healthy. A vibrant tasting and brightly colored appetizer or lunch, these salad rolls with peanut dipping sauce are filled with rice noodles, thinly sliced vegetables, herbs, and shrimp.Â
Mexican Shrimp Salad is fresh, vibrant, and bursting with the flavor of perfectly seasoned shrimp, corn, tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado, and drizzled with a Mexican vinaigrette dressing and a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds!
Healthy Shrimp Recipes with Rice
Healthy Stir Fry Shrimp is an easy, quick meal done in under 20 minutes. Use rice or keep it paleo, whole30, and keto with cauliflower rice!
Lemon Parmesan Shrimp Risotto is a fresh take on risotto that is perfect for spring. It’s loaded with delicious roasted veggies, creamy parmesan, and juicy shrimp with fresh lemon.
Spicy Orange Shrimp is a healthy 15 minute dinner the whole family will enjoy. Sauteed shrimp in a spicy orange sauce – serve it over rice or cauliflower rice!
Shrimp Fried Rice is the perfect easy, delicious, dinner! Low calorie and quick to make.
Firecracker Shrimp Lettuce Cups have crispy pan-fried shrimp coated in a sweet, spicy, and sassy firecracker sauce stuffed in lettuce cups with fluffy coconut rice. A fabulously light dinner with dynamite flavor.
Blackened Shrimp Bowl is made with shrimp cooked with homemade blackening seasoning, lemon butter sauce, spicy blender guacamole, and rice.
Shrimp Piccata is lemony, garlicky, and buttery. On the table in 20 minutes. Serve over rice or as an appetizer straight from the skillet.
Healthy Shrimp Recipes for Weight Loss
Shrimp is an awesome protein if weight loss is your goal. There are tons of low calorie shrimp recipes that can help you reach your weight loss goals. Here are our favorite recipes for weight loss because they’re low in calories/fat while being high in protein.
Grilled Shrimp is delicious and versatile. Use it on tacos, in stir-fries, or enjoy it on its own.
Shrimp with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Cilantro Lime Quinoa is a healthy and delicious meal that’s loaded with flavor and texture. Serve these as shrimp bowls, to make a light and fresh lunch or dinner!
Citrus Shrimp Kabobs are perfect for a healthy and flavorful dinner. Fresh shrimp, pineapple, and avocado onto wooden skewers, and fire up the grill. They’ll be ready to eat in just 10 minutes
Lemon and Herb Grilled Shrimp Kabobs require little effort and yield a moist and juicy shrimp.
Honey Garlic Shrimp is delicious and simple to make! A healthy honey garlic shrimp dinner everyone will love!
Easy Pan Fried Shrimp is great for meal prep, salads and so much more! Ready in minutes and with minimal ingredients!
BBQ Shrimp Skewers are quick, easy and the most delicious appetizer you’re going to grill!
Spicy Grilled Shrimp is made with an amazing chili, lemon, and garlic shrimp marinade. This spicy grilled shrimp recipe is full of delicious flavors!
Oven Baked Zesty Lime Shrimp are quick to make and loaded with lime flavor. Pair with rice, pasta, or make tacos! This is an easy and very versatile recipe.
Best Shrimp for a Healthy Dinner
The best shrimp for a healthy dinner is peeled and deveined shrimp. They’re the easiest to cook and eat.
We used ButcherBox’s raw, wild-caught U.S. gulf shrimp. Their shrimp is the perfect protein for a quick weeknight dinner or entertaining with friends/family. The shrimp super tender and slightly sweet- making it a great base for these fajitas!
How to Store Cooked Shrimp
Storing: Cooked shrimp will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezing: We don’t recommend freezing cooked shrimp. Shrimp is best eaten fresh right after you cook it. Freezing/reheating shrimp might make it rubbery.
Reheating: It’s best to reheat shrimp in the microwave, toaster oven, or on the stove top in a pan.
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Healthy Shrimp Recipe: Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1.5 lb shrimp peeled & deveined
- ½ cup onion diced finely
- 1 cup carrots sliced thinly
- 1 cup sugar snap peas ends trimmed
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced thinly
- 1 cup zucchini sliced in matchsticks
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice juice of one lime
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- Garnish – sesame seeds & green onion
Instructions
- Over medium high heat, heat avocado oil in a pan. Lightly season room temperature shrimp with ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper on both sides.
- While shrimp is cooking, cook your rice per the directions on the package or get your cauliflower rice ready to eat
- On medium high heat, lightly sear shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside, keeping oil in pan.
- Add onions and carrots to the pan. Saute for 3-5 minutes.
- Add zucchini, mushrooms and sugar snap peas. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. While veggies cook, mix together sauce (coconut aminos, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, honey, lime juice + spices)
- Add the sauce to the pan and stir to coat veggies. Add shrimp back to pan, toss with veggies and sauce until coated
- Serve over cooked brown rice, cauliflower rice or with noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if you like.
Renee says
I always have shrimp in my freezer for a quick meal. Can’t wait to try some of these 🙂 Thanks for sharing my Green Curry Shrimp! xo
Christine says
I love shrimp in all forms. Thanks for the inspiration – Excited to try some of these recipes!
Silvia @ Garden in the Kitchen says
What an amazing round up! I love shrimp and will be trying several of these. Thank you!
Chihyu says
What a fantastic line-up of selections! I love seafood and shrimp is one of my go-to healthy dinner choices! Thanks for putting together this wonderful collection!
Tamara Andersen says
What a fabulous collection of healthy shrimp recipes! I live about an hour from the Gulf of Mexico, and I’m always looking for new ways to use Gulf shrimp. Thanks for including my Cajun-Style shrimp recipe!