Why It’s The Great British Baking Show In The U. Delish editors handpick every easy quick dinners to cook we feature.
We may earn commission from the links on this page. These recipes are easy enough for a quick weeknight dinner, delicious enough for date night, and fun enough for a summer cookout. No doubt about it, shrimp is one of our favorite ingredients to cook with. Looking for a quick appetizer or side dish? Ours is far from the gloppy mayo-laden dish from the ’80s. We brightened it with red onion, celery, fresh dill, and a light mayo dressing with Dijon and lemon zest for zing.
We love a good shrimp boil, but sometimes we don’t have time for the production. Foil packs turn a shrimp boil into individual parties that are so fun to throw onto the grill! It’s everything you love with way less work. Get the Grilled Shrimp Foil Packets recipe. In fact, this Tuscan butter sauce is so good, you’ll be tempted to eat it straight out of the pan. Get the Tuscan Butter Shrimp recipe.
Our crispy coated version of this slightly sweet dish more closely represents the Panda Express takeout version than the traditional. The sugared walnuts are our favorite part and make the dish so special! Get the Honey Walnut Shrimp recipe. However old-fashioned it may seem, shrimp cocktail is a classic. We’ve updated this party standby with a zesty homemade sauce that packs a flavorful punch thanks to ketchup, chili sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. The small amount of celery salt ties it all together into a perfect condiment.
There’s a lot of richness going on here. To cut all the fat, you need some acid. It brightens these bowl up BIG TIME—so don’t skip it. Get the Cheesy Shrimp and Grits recipe. The pairing of crunchy shrimp and creamy, spicy-sweet sauce is ridiculously delicious, and no matter how often we make it, it never gets old. Get the Bang Bang Shrimp recipe.
Like most salads, this one is ripe for improvisation. Raw, thinly sliced Napa cabbage is exceptionally crunchy and sweet, but sliced romaine is a perfectly good replacement. If you want to add in some additional crunch, go with thinly sliced endive. Chopped toasted peanuts are a crucial final addition, but can be replaced with toasted sunflower or sesame seeds for a similar effect.