The list of dinner ideas with shrimp and rice brings big flavor to the table with minimal fuss. From silky risotto to sizzling skillets, these picks keep weeknights relaxed and delicious.
Each dish earns its place for versatility, speed, and crowd appeal. Expect bright sauces, fragrant grains, and plenty of ways to customize for spice levels, veggies, and toppings.
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Shrimp and Leek Risotto
Creamy, elegant, and perfect for a cozy night in. Stir patiently and add warm stock in stages for that dreamy, restaurant-style texture.
Shrimp and Leek Risotto
This Shrimp and Leek Risotto is a creamy, flavorful, and satisfying meal that’s perfect for seafood lovers. The delicate flavors of shrimp and leeks meld together in a rich risotto, making it an ideal dish for any occasion. Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or a special gathering, this risotto is sure to impress!
Bold Louisiana vibes in a single pan. Adjust the heat to taste and finish with a squeeze of lemon to balance the spices.
Cajun Shrimp and Rice
This is an American recipe for tiger shrimp in a sweet and spicy tomato and cream sauce. It's so creamy and delicious that you won't even have time to talk while enjoying this meal, which is inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Louisiana. I didn't use store-bought cajun seasoning, but rather homemade.
Sweet-savory meets tropical in a colorful bowl that practically garnishes itself. Great for meal-prep fans who love protein variety in every bite.
Chicken and Shrimp Teriyaki Pineapple Bowl
The butteriness of the shrimps, along with the juices of the chicken, lay a perfect foundation for the sweetness of the pineapple and the zest of the teriyaki sauce.
A staple among rice and shrimp dinner ideas thanks to easy cleanup and reliable results. Keep the lid on while it rests so the grains finish steaming to fluffy perfection.
One Pan Shrimp and Rice
Quick and easy to make, this one pan shrimp and rice is ready to serve in around 30 minutes. Perfect to serve as an easy comforting weeknight family meal.
Fast, flexible, and fabulous for using leftovers—peas, carrots, day-old rice, all welcome. One of those shrimp dinner ideas with rice that’s just as good straight from the pan.
Shrimp Fried Rice
Our recipe for classic shrimp fried rice has a 5 star rating and is one of our most popular dinner recipes. Made with fresh shrimp, rice, green onions, peas, carrots, and sesame oil, it’s easy, satisfying, and incredibly delicious.
Sweet pineapple pops against savory shrimp for a takeout-at-home win. Serve in a hollowed pineapple for instant party points.
Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice
A Hawaiian-inspired shrimp fried rice recipe that’s EASY, ready in minutes, and has so much authentic flavor!! A family favorite that’s better than takeout!
A choose-your-own-adventure bowl—think cucumbers, scallions, spicy mayo, or pineapple. It exemplifies easy dinner recipes with shrimp and rice when time is tight.
Easy Shrimp and Rice Bowl
Shrimp cooked in a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce, served over rice with fresh, customizable toppings like pineapple, cucumbers, and spicy mayo—an easy, flavorful dinner perfect for busy weeknights!
Six ingredients, big payoff: glossy, garlicky shrimp with crisp broccoli. Perfect for anyone craving sweet-savory balance without a long ingredient list.
Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli
Quick, simple and delicious. This honey garlic shrimp and broccoli is made using only 6 ingredients and is ready in under 10 minutes.
Smoky, colorful, and ready fast; the homemade seasoning keeps it vibrant. One of those dinner ideas with rice and shrimp that feeds a crowd with ease.
Cajun Shrimp Skillet with Veggies & Rice
Spice things up for dinner with this veggie-packed Cajun shrimp skillet. Made with homemade Cajun seasoning, these juicy shrimp, zucchini, bell pepper, and
Snap-crisp veggies, gingery sauce, and tender shrimp in minutes. Keep the pan hot and don’t overcrowd to avoid steaming.
Shrimp Stir Fry
Shrimp Stir Fry is a quick and healthy meal that everyone loves! Ginger, garlic, veggies and juicy shrimp are tossed in a simple delicious stir fry sauce.
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
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