The best ways to cook shrimp are simple and easy because shrimp cooks so quickly. A few techniques will make you a seafood pro in no time.
I always have shrimp on hand. In fact, I perfected thawing shrimp because I always have some in the freezer, and I like to whip it up at dinner time. Shrimp dishes are great for entertaining because they typically don’t require a lot of time, so that leaves you with more time for your guests.
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How to Cook Shrimp Perfectly
Start with the basics and learn how to cook perfect shrimp on the stovetop.
![White plate with cooked shrimp with butter, garlic, parsley.](https://cookthestory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cook-Shrimp-DSC_1863-edit-landscape-660.jpg)
How to Grill Shrimp Perfectly
These grilled shrimp skewers are so juicy and delicious.
![Grilled Shrimp Grilled shrimp on skewers.](https://cookthestory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Grilled-Shrimp-660x440.jpg)
How to Poach Shrimp
A quick poach is perfect when you’re using shrimp for shrimp cocktail.
![Poach Shrimp Glass dish of poached shrimp.](https://cookthestory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Poached-Shrimp-DSC_0897-edit-landscape-660.jpg)
How to Cook Shrimp from Frozen
Keep a bag of shrimp in the freezer like me, and you’ll always be ready for shrimp!
![Frozen Shrimp Frozen shrimp on a white plate.](https://cookthestory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/DSC_0896-edit-landscape-660.jpg)
Instant Pot Shrimp
Shrimp cook up in no time in the Instant Pot!
![Instant Pot Shrimp White plate with cooked shrimp in front of an Instant Pot.](https://cookthestory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Insant-Pot-Shrimp-DSC_1869-edit-landscape-660.jpg)
Air Fryer Shrimp
Prefer the air fryer? No problem!
![Air Fryer Shrimp White dish of shrimp with parsley.](https://cookthestory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Air-Fryer-Shrimp-DSC_1884-edit-lanscape-660.jpg)
Deep Fried Shrimp
Sometimes you just gotta go deep fried. Find out what you need to get crispy fried shrimp.
![Fried Shrimp Breaded fired shrimp with lemon wedges and a dish of cocktail sauce.](https://cookthestory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Deep-Fried-Shrimp-660x440-1703.jpg)
How to Make Shrimp Cocktail
One of my most popular recipes, the perfect shrimp cocktail.
![Shrimp Cocktail Glass of cocktail sauce with shrimp hanging off.](https://cookthestory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Shrimp-Cocktail-DSC_0908-landscape-660.jpg)
Shrimp Salad
Move over chicken salad, once you try shrimp salad you may never look back.
![Shrimp Salad Shrimp salad on a plate with butter lettuce, sliced avocado, and a lemon wedge.](https://cookthestory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Shrimp-Salad-660x440.jpg)
Shrimp Ceviche
Stay cool with this delicious and refreshing shrimp dish.
![Shrimp Ceviche Shrimp ceviche in white bowl on platter of tortilla chips.](https://cookthestory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Shrimp-Ceviche-660x440-1.jpg)
The Best Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp scampi is a classic with it’s buttery garlic sauce.
![Shrimp Scampi White bowl of shrimp scampi with bread and a lemon wedge.](https://cookthestory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Shrimp-Scampi-660x440.jpg)
Shrimp and Grits
An essential Southern dish with zest shrimp over cheesy grits.
![Shrimp and Grits White bowl of shrimp and grits.](https://cookthestory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Shrimp-and-Grits-660x990-0725.jpg)
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