Frozen shrimp can be a go-to dinner option on busy nights. With simple tips and recipes, you can have delicious meals that hit all the comforting dinner notes with lightning-fast prep speed.
For example, this BBQ shrimp recipe combines quickly by searing the prawns in batches, so they don’t overcook. It’s a budget-friendly dinner with rice, refried beans, and tortillas. For more frozen prawns dinner ideas, check this out.
Bang Bang Shrimp
Bang bang shrimp are a popular Bonefish Grill appetizer; now you can make them home. These crispy breaded shrimps are tossed in an irresistible sauce that’s creamy, sweet, and spicy. This easy copycat recipe is sure to become a family favourite.
This recipe uses simple ingredients like canned Thai sweet chilli sauce and Sriracha, which you can find at most grocery stores. You’ll also need mayonnaise, cornstarch and coarse kosher salt for the breading and a pie dish or baking sheet to fry them in. The buttermilk in this recipe helps the cornstarch adhere to the shrimp and ensures a crispy coating.
Serve these crunchy, mouthwatering shrimps with fresh julienne cabbage and rice or low-carb cauliflower rice for a healthy meal. You can also eat them as tacos with soft flour or corn tortillas, shredded cabbage, and cilantro for garnish. These bang-bang shrimp will surely be a hit at your next dinner party!
Instant Pot Shrimp
Frozen shrimp cook up in a jiffy when tossed with pasta and garlic in this easy Instant Pot recipe. The whole meal is ready in 30 minutes! The sauce and pasta cook simultaneously, so you get a hearty, nutritious meal on the table fast. For more frozen prawns dinner ideas, check this out.
Toss the dish with a green salad for a lighter, healthier option or wrap it in a tortilla for an on-the-go meal. It’s also great served over rice or quinoa for a filling dinner.
This frozen prawns dinner sauce is made from butter, lemon juice and vegetable broth for an easy weeknight recipe. Paprika adds a little heat for flavour, but it’s optional. For a more decadent sauce, swap the butter for your favourite seasoned cooking oil like olive or avocado. This shrimp scampi can be served right out of the Instant Pot and paired with a flavorful dipping sauce or spooned over a bed of rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Honey Garlic Shrimp
Honey Garlic Shrimp is a sweet and sticky takeaway favourite at suburban Chinese restaurants and fast-food joints across Australia. Plump and snappy shrimp are battered and fried until crispy, then tossed in a delicious honey sauce. The result is the perfect mix of sweet and savoury – plus, it’s super quick to make.
This version uses a double-fry (fast becoming the worst-kept secret to ultra-crispy, less greasy fried foods) and has just a touch of cornstarch in the batter for extra lightness. I also recommend adding a little Asian chilli paste to the marinade or serving the honey garlic shrimp with fresh lime to balance the sweetness.
The key to this recipe is the sauce. It’s a beautiful balance of flavours – sweet from the honey, punchy garlic from the soy sauce and a dash of lemon to cut through the richness. This is a simple weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Pesto Shrimp
A creamy bowl of shrimp and pesto pasta, this recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or no-fuss weekend meal. It’s made in just minutes and has all the comforting flavours of a classic Alfredo dish! For more frozen prawns dinner ideas, check this out.
To make this delicious recipe, heat water for your pasta in a large pot while you prepare the pesto sauce. In a large skillet, melt a little butter and add garlic. When fragrant, stir in half and half (or use heavy cream). Add tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are busted and the juices have reduced. Remove from the heat and stir in pesto sauce.
Basil pesto is easy to make and a classic Italian dish ingredient. It’s incredibly delicious and is a mix of olive oil, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts and garlic. The best part is that you don’t need to heat the pesto before tossing it with your pasta because the pasta and shrimp will warm it up.