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Shrimp, cooked rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 36 recipes to cook with it.

shrimp, cooked

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3 oz (85g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 84Calories from Fat 8
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.9g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 165mg 55%
Sodium 190mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0.0
Protein 17.8g
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 3% Iron 15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Food group

Shrimp, cooked is a member of the Finfish and Shellfish Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does shrimp, cooked weigh?

Amount Weight
3 ounce 85 grams
4 large 22 grams

Finfish and Shellfish Products

In Chinese:虾,熟
British (UK) term: Shrimp, cooked
en français:crevettes cuites
en español:camarones, cocinados

Recipes using shrimp, cooked

There are 36 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Lobster & Shrimp Bisque with Fresh Tarragon

Lobster & Shrimp Bisque with Fresh Tarragon

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A velvety lobster and shrimp bisque, sweet shellfish blended into a creamy, tomato-tinged base with a roux and half-and-half, finished with the gentle anise note of fresh tarragon. An elegant starter.

Broccoli Shrimp Lasagna

Broccoli Shrimp Lasagna

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Broccoli shrimp lasagna with creamy Monterey Jack white sauce, layered with cheddar, broccoli, and tender shrimp. A white lasagna for seafood lovers.

15 Minute Shrimp & Avocado Salad

15 Minute Shrimp & Avocado Salad

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Fresh, quick and easy - shrimp and avocado in a lemon, tomato dressing seasoned with mint and cilantro.

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Omelets Creole

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Shrimp Creole omelets stuffed with a spicy tomato sauce built on the Cajun holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery. Fold them soft, fill them hot, and serve with rice.

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Garlic Shrimp Salad

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This is a very light salad. One serving provides you with 60% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C, 56% DV for protein, 53% DV for vitamin K and 44% DV for folate. Good for health!

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Chinese Pasta Salad with Shellfish

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Chinese pasta salad with shrimp, crab, rice vermicelli, and crisp vegetables in a sesame-ginger dressing. A cold noodle salad packed with fresh shellfish flavor.

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Shrimp & Barbecued Pork Fried Rice

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Cantonese-style fried rice loaded with shrimp, char siu pork, chicken, peas, and eggs. Seasoned with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and optional shrimp paste for serious wok flavor.

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Fruit & Shrimp Salad - Yam Polamai

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Yam Polamai is a Thai fruit and shrimp salad with lime, crispy shallots, garlic, peanuts, and chile. Sweet, salty, sour, and crunchy in every bite.

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Shrimp & Pistachio Spread

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Creamy shrimp and pistachio spread made with blended cottage cheese, lemon juice, and onion powder. A no-cook appetizer for crackers or chips that chills in an hour.

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Cocktail Kebabs

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Marinated shrimp cocktail kebabs threaded with red bell pepper, green olives, and scallion daisies. The zesty lemon-garlic marinade with mustard and horseradish packs a bright punch. No cooking needed.

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Emerald Seafood Salad

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Emerald seafood salad with wine-poached scallops, shrimp, kiwi, apple, walnuts, and red onion on fresh spinach. A colorful, elegant main-course salad with a lemon vinaigrette.

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Yummy Nasi Goreng

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Indonesian nasi goreng with pork, chicken, shrimp, fresh chilies, soy sauce, and a sliced thin omelette on top. The classic Indonesian fried rice served with shrimp crackers for crunch.

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Deviled Shrimp

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Plump shrimp tossed in a zesty mustard cream sauce with briny olives and sweet pimentos, then baked in individual ramekins until golden and bubbly. Ready in 45 minutes, this retro-style deviled shrimp makes a showstopping weeknight dinner or elegant appetizer.

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Japanese Noodle, Shrimp & Cucumber Salad

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Japanese chuka soba noodle salad tossed with cold shrimp, crisp cucumbers, bean sprouts, and a tangy rice vinegar-soy dressing. A make-ahead summer dish that travels well to potlucks.

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Savory Shrimp

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Southern-style shrimp with bacon, okra, tomatoes, and beer simmered into a stew-thick sauce. Served over rice for an old-school Lowcountry-leaning dinner.

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Menage a Trois

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Stuffed sole fillets with scallops, crab, shrimp and Monterey Jack cheese. Elegant seafood dish with hollandaise-style sauce baked in 25 minutes.

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Pompano Papillote

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Pompano en papillote: New Orleans classic of Gulf pompano baked in foil packets over a sherry-spiked béchamel studded with shrimp and crab. Antoine's-style fine dining at home.

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Butterfly Shrimp, Easy How-To

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How to butterfly shrimp the easy, safe way, a simple paring-knife technique that opens each shrimp flat so it cooks evenly and looks restaurant-ready. Ideal prep for fried, grilled, or stuffed shrimp.

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Scrambled Eggs with Shrimp & Sherry

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I always cook this recipe for breakfasts, my kids and husband, they all love it.

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Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp

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It is an elegant appetizer, shrimp is covered by garlic and lemon, savory and delicious.

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Pineapple Shrimp

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Pineapple shrimp in a sweet-sour glaze of pineapple syrup, Chinese pickles, and chopped dill pickles, thickened with cornstarch and spooned over rice. A quick 15-minute retro weeknight dinner.

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Seafood Pasta Salad

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Cold seafood pasta salad with shrimp, tri-color spiral pasta, zucchini, carrots, and bell pepper tossed in a creamy white wine Worcestershire dressing.

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Miniature Shrimp Quiches

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Bite-sized shrimp quiches with a buttery cream cheese pastry shell, Swiss cheese, chives, and a hint of nutmeg. A from-scratch appetizer for parties and holidays.

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Grilled Polenta with Shrimp & Escarole

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Everything in this recipe combined perfectly, looks beautiful, tastes so good.

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Broken Shrimp Jambalaya

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One-pot Cajun shrimp jambalaya loaded with smoked sausage, garlic, shallots, and a triple-pepper punch. Feeds six hungry folks in about 35 minutes with zero fuss.

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