Shrimp has to be one of the most versatile foods to cook with. You can easily elevate them to a restaurant-quality shrimp cocktail or whip them up in a quick dip that will impress at any summer BBQ. Its mildly sweet and salty taste with less of the "fishiness" that comes with other fish dishes also makes shrimp very popular.
Here you will find 13 of the best cold shrimp recipes that will keep you out of the heat of the kitchen. Whether you're looking for a new and exciting meal for the family or an impressive dish for a large gathering, you're bound to find the perfect summer shrimp recipe for any occasion!
Beautifully light, simple, and quick to make, this Thai shrimp noodle salad combines a spicy peanut dressing with plenty of fresh, flavorful ingredients and is on the table in less than 30 minutes. Shake the dressing up in a mason jar, toss vegetables, noodles and shrimp together, and you're done! Great for a weeknight meal or as a make-ahead recipe for work lunches.
Pickling shrimp may sound a little strange, but it works as an amazingly tangy cold appetizer. Every mouthful tastes light and fresh! It's made with lemons, capers, and red onion, but there are so many things that could be added to this recipe! You can eat it on its own or with fresh bread and a glass of white wine - either way, you'll be coming back for more.
Add this one to the weeknight meal roster! This recipe requires no hot ovens, is packed with delectable shrimp, creamy avocado, fresh tomatoes, and cilantro, and is slathered in a light, zest lime dressing. It can be served on its own, with tortillas or tostadas, or even be made ahead on a Sunday for easy, healthy weekday lunches.
Known in Mexico as Cóctel de Camarónes, this shrimp cocktail pairs shrimp with a selection of fresh vegetables to produce a mouthwatering cacophony of flavors. Along with the traditional celery, cucumber and tomatoes, it includes a spicy tomato sauce and some diced jalapenos. It's an easy appetizer or party food that will make people wonder how much time you spend slaving away in the kitchen!
A take on the classic lobster roll, this recipe takes a buttery bread roll and stacks it with a creamy, herby shrimp mixture that will surely become a go-to summer dinner. Plus, it's so easy to keep a batch of the shrimp in the fridge to stuff into pita bread, rolls, or tortillas for a quick and satisfying lunch.
A platter of these appetizers will disappear in no time! These bite-sized snacks are the perfect mouthful - crunchy cucumber and fresh creamy avocado topped with juicy, slightly spicy shrimp. At only 70 calories each, they can be made any time there are mouths to feed and people to impress!
Ceviche is a dish that marinates shrimp and vegetables in lemon juice. It's believed to have originated in pre-colonial Peru and is now popular across the world. The precooked shrimp used in this version is perfect for people new to ceviche as it packs all the flavors but takes the work out of fileting and preparing the fish.
You really can't go wrong with this recipe - there's a reason shrimp cocktail is an absolute classic! In fact, it's been popular since the 1960s. Served in a cocktail glass rimmed with shrimp that is then dipped in the delicious homemade sauce, make these for your next gathering as a surefire way to impress with minimal work in the kitchen.
These little cucumber treats will be an adorable addition to a dinner or cocktail party. A creamy lemon and herb shrimp mixture is served in crunchy edible cucumber cups and topped with crunch radish and a sprig of dill. It's a refreshing snack that you just can't get enough of.
Here's a shrimp salad with a twist! If you love Mediterranean flavors, this shrimp salad is packed with olives and fresh vegetables and drizzled with good quality olive oil and freshly-squeeze lemon juice. This is the perfect cold lunch recipe to take to work or on a picnic.
How good do these look? All the delicious flavors of sushi in an easy-to-make stack. Simply pile cucumbers, avocado, and juicy shrimp on top of some perfectly seasoned sushi rice, and you'll be in sushi heaven. Usually, sushi requires a mat, some nori, and a whole lot of patience, but with this recipe, you'll be tasting shrimp sushi rolls within the hour!
Bruschetta is a party staple - crusty toasted bread rubbed with olive oil and garlic and topped with tomato and basil. This version takes it one step further with the addition of perfectly garlicky shrimp. Easy to whip up in large batches, this is one holiday recipe that will impress guests and feed a crowd!
This has to be the perfect pot-luck recipe! It's quick to throw together quickly in both large and small amounts and transports really easily. A creamy, lemony dressing brings together the pasta and shrimp in one big bowl of happiness. Try it at your next summer bbq. Thank me later!