RecipesBacon-Wrapped Shrimp Bacon and shrimp make a great team in this super-easy party appetizer. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesShrimp Wrapped in Bacon If you’re looking for something a little different to serve guests, you can’t go wrong with these elegant shrimp bites, pleasantly seasoned with bacon, basil, goat cheese and barbecue sauce. —Eileen Stefanski, Wales, Wisconsin
RecipesZesty Marinated Shrimp These easy shrimp look impressive on a buffet table and taste even better! The zesty sauce has a wonderful spicy citrus flavor. I especially like this recipe because I can prepare it ahead of time. —Mary Jane Guest, Alamosa, Colorado
RecipesButterflied Shrimp Rockefeller Looking for an alternative to heavy holiday fare? A platter of these light and fresh shrimp bites really stands out in an appetizer spread. —Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri
RecipesEasy Coconut Shrimp Guests are always impressed when I serve these restaurant-quality shrimp. A selection of sauces served alongside adds the perfect touch. —Tacy Holliday Germantown, Maryland
RecipesChimichurri Shrimp Skillet Fresh fruit adds sweetness to this bright southwestern shrimp entree. “The contrast of colors, flavors and textures in this dish is wonderful!” —Susan Riley, Allen, Texas
RecipesPan-Seared Shrimp Garlic, parsley and wine punch up the buttery flavor of this simple shrimp recipe and give it a decadent and special feel. Party-pretty and perfect for drop-in dinner guests! Patricia Zartman – York, PA
RecipesShrimp in Cream Sauce Looking for an extra-special entree to delight guests? My family enjoys this rich shrimp dish on a holiday. I serve it over golden egg noodles. —Jane Birch, Edison, New Jersey
RecipesPasta Salad with Shrimp A Thousand Island-type dressing adds some zip to this pasta and shrimp salad. My family prefers it to oil-based salad dressings. —Mrs. Herbert Waalkens, Albert Lea, Minnesota
RecipesItalian Shrimp and Pasta We like pasta with Italian tomato sauces, and this recipe is one we make often. It’s heavy on the shrimp and light on the pasta, and that’s the way we like it. We can remember when shrimp was unheard of in our budget, so I guess we’re making up for it now! —Frank Fader, Payson, Arizona
RecipesAsparagus Shrimp Linguine My family really enjoys asparagus and shrimp. We often have this on busy weeknights because its healthy and cooks quickly. —Ehnes Wannetta, Eagle Bend, Minnesota
RecipesShrimp Taco Salad I created this main-dish salad to satisfy our family’s love of shrimp. It has lots of contrasting textures, including firm taco-seasoned shrimp, crispy tortilla strips and hearty black beans. A convenient bag of salad greens cuts down on prep time, so I can have this meal ready in half an hour. -Ellen Morrell, Hazleton, Pennsylvania
RecipesWest African Shrimp My girls have always loved seafood, so I invented a shrimp dish with coconut milk and ginger. They raved; I was delighted. It’s great with jasmine rice. —Sharon Scaletta, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
RecipesEasy Shrimp Alfredo Instead of buying a jar of sauce, make it from scratch for this easy shrimp Alfredo recipe. The garlic aroma will call your family to the table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesSpicy Island Shrimp My husband got this recipe while he was living on St. Croix Island. We’ve served Spicy Island Shrimp on several holiday occasions. I’m amazed at how even those who claim not to care for shrimp come out of their shells and devour them when they’re prepared this way! -Teresa Methe, Minden, Nebraska
RecipesSplit-Second Shrimp I use my microwave to hurry along the prep of this super fast shrimp scampi. It’s deliciously buttery and full of garlic flavor. We love it as a main dish, but it makes an excellent appetizer, too. — Jalayne Luckett, Marion, Illinois