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Shrimp Recipes

A selection of low fat recipes featuring shrimp.

Can I Eat Shrimp as Part of a Low Fat Diet?

Shrimp are high in cholesterol so should we include them as part of a low fat diet?

Light Shrimp Salad

Here's a quick and easy recipe for a light shrimp salad using cooked shrimp meat, chopped celery, cucumber, fat-free Greek yogurt and seasonings. This light shrimp salad makes a great sandwich filling or appetizer.

Low Fat Cajun Shrimp Kebabs

Lean shrimp marinated in a spicy Cajun dressing and grilled or broiled on skewers.

Low Fat Southwestern Shrimp

A flavorful, low-fat shrimp dish accented with southwestern flavors.

Low Fat Shrimp and Tomato Spaghetti

If you're looking for a quick and easy low fat dinner recipe, try this shrimp and tomato sauce with some whole wheat spaghetti.

Shrimp and Mango Salad

A spicy low fat shrimp and mango salad that's bursting with flavor, yet requires no added fat.

Low Fat Shrimp Pasta Salad

A creamy yet low fat shrimp pasta salad, using cooked shrimp, rotini pasta and vegetables. This shrimp pasta salad makes a terrific lunch or picnic dish.

Shrimp, Edamame and Artichoke Salad

Enjoy this highly nutritious Shrimp, Edamame and Artichoke Salad with a light citrus dressing.

Low Fat Shrimp with Spring Vegetables

Low in saturated fat, shrimp can easily fit into a low fat diet. Enjoy this low fat shrimp with spring vegetables dish witha side dish of rice.

Low Fat Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta

A quick and easy low fat shrimp and angel hair pasta dish. Perfect for those nights when you're in a hurry.

Shrimp and Fresh Herb Salad

A light and tasty salad made with a blend of Fresh Herb salad greens, sliced mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, red onion and shrimp meat, with a light vinaigrette.

Spicy Shrimp Kebabs

Low fat shrimp kebabs marinated in a spicy soy, ginger and chile sauce. Perfect for the broiler or grill.

Low Fat Shrimp Fajitas

Low fat shrimp fajitas make a nice change from the usual chicken or beef fajita filling. Top with fat-free sour cream, some salsa and even some heart-healthy avocado.

Coconut Shrimp

This subtly flavored Thai-inspired shrimp dish is super-fast to make. Using light coconut milk and reduced-fat peanut butter helps shave fat calories.

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