The secret to making shrimp one of the easiestand healthiestweeknight mealsof all time is in the preparation.

Shrimp also happens to be anexcellentsource oflean protein.

But, that doesn’t mean you should probably say goodbye to your beloved scampi or coconut shrimp.

Garlic shrimp scampi recipe with linguine on a marble counter with squeezed lemon

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Read on for the best healthy shrimp recipes that cut the greasy preparation without sacrificing any flavor.

(Plus, check out our21+ Best Healthy Salmon Recipes for Weight Loss.)

Serve this delicious dish with steamed veggies and rice or some crusty bread to soak up the flavorful oil.

Healthy spanish garlic shrimp

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forSpanish Garlic Shrimp.

Bonus: If you present the dish on a fancy platter, it’s also perfect for a party.

Get our recipe forShrimp Succotash Salad.

shrimp succotash salad

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Have dinner on the table in one minute with the use of your trusty instant pot.

Get our recipe forInstant Pot Shrimp and Broccoli.

Get the recipe forLow-Calorie Shrimp Fra Diavolo.

shrimp and broccoli with cauliflower rice sprinkled with sesame seeds green onions and sriracha

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Get the recipe forShrimp Scampi With Linguine Pasta.

Get the recipe forShrimp in Tomato-Olive-Caper Sauce.

Oven-Roasted Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Roasting shrimp with Old Bay seasoning gives another dimension to this classic appetizer.

Healthy coconut shrimp

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get the recipe forOven-Roasted Shrimp Cocktail Recipe.

Get the recipe forSouthern-Style Shrimp and Grits Recipe.

A quick dip in coconut milk adds a hint of tropical flavor.

Healthy shrimp fra diavolo

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get the recipe forAir Fryer Coconut Shrimp.

Bonus, you’re able to mix and match your favorite veggies.

Get our recipe forLow-Calorie Shrimp Lo Mein.

Garlic shrimp scampi recipe with linguine on a marble counter with squeezed lemon

Kiersten Hickman / Eat This, Not That!

Tip: To make more than one quesadilla at a time use the oven instead of a saute pan.

Get our recipe forChipotle Shrimp Quesadilla.

Get our recipe forHealthy Shrimp and Spinach Salad With Warm Bacon.

shrimp with polenta

Courtesy of Kristine Kidd

Get our recipe forShrimp Taco With Pickled Onions.

Shrimp and Mango Summer Roll Recipe

Summer rolls are spring rolls lean and clean cousin.

Get our recipe forShrimp and Mango Summer Roll.

Healthy shrimp cocktail

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Browse more of our easy, healthy seafood recipes:

Low-calorie shrimp and grits

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

coconut shrimp 2

Carlene Thomas/Eat This, Not That!

Low-calorie shrimp lo mein

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Chipotle shrimp quesadilla

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Healthy spinach salad with warm bacon dressing

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Healthy spinach salad with warm bacon dressing

Healthy summer rolls

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald