10 Best Filipino Shrimp Recipes (+ Easy Dinner Ideas)

Ignite your taste buds with these succulent Filipino shrimp recipes!

If you’re new to Filipino cuisine or cooking with shrimp, fear not. Most of these dishes are beginner-friendly. 

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There are several ways to prepare shrimp. But these Filipino shrimp dishes are extra mouthwatering. 

The different combinations of seafood, sauces, and veggies below are impossibly drool-worthy. 

And the hardest part is deciding where to begin. 

Lumpia is a must-try appetizer if you ask me. But really, you can’t go wrong with any of these succulent Filipino shrimp recipes. 

1. Garlic Butter Shrimp

There’s garlic butter shrimp. Then there’s Filipino garlic butter shrimp. 

The main difference is the Filipino method involves a marinade. That, and the shells are still intact.

Before the shrimp gets cooked, it soaks in lemon juice. Sometimes, the lemon gets replaced with orange soda!

After its bath, you stir-fry it in the garlic butter sauce. 

But that’s not all. Add what’s left of the marinade and a pinch of chili flakes. 

Garnish it with parsley and dive in. For a full meal, serve it with plain white rice and your favorite veggies. 

2. Shrimp with Oyster Sauce

Want an easy shrimp recipe that doesn’t skimp on flavor? This Filipino dish is your solution. 

It packs in a ton of flavor with minimal ingredients. 

The succulent shrimp are dripping with a robust umami sauce. And it requires less than 10 ingredients. 

Oyster and fish sauce are crucial for achieving the right flavor.

The first is sticky, somewhat sweet, and savory. Fish sauce is very salty and umami. So be sure to taste it before adding any salt.

Also, you cook the shrimp with the heads and shells. So you want to wash them well. 

3. Ukoy (Filipino Shrimp and Vegetable Fritters)

Ukoy is a popular Filipino street food. It’s a crispy fritter packed with veggies and shrimp. 

The way it all comes together makes it absolutely mouthwatering.

They have the perfect crispy texture that’s light and not dense. That’s all thanks to the rice flour coating.

While the marinated shrimp makes it extra savory. And don’t even get me started on the sauce!

It’s spicy, garlicky, and umami. Really, it’s the perfect match.

Dip a crunchy fritter in it and see for yourself. You’ll be hooked after a single bite.

4. Ginataang Hipon

Ginataang Hipon is a classic Filipino shrimp dish. It’s creamy, umami, and succulent.

A whole pound of head-on shrimp simmers in a creamy coconut sauce. 

Garlic and ginger make it aromatic. Thai chili that makes it spicy. 

Do you like your food Thai hot? Add more Thai chili peppers. Or tone it down by only using one. 

It doesn’t take long for the shrimp to cook and the sauce to thicken. It only takes about 15 minutes. 

So if you have leftover rice, warm it up. Your shrimp will be ready in no time.

5. Filipino Shrimp Curry

From India to Thailand, many countries make incredible authentic curries. But if you’re in the mood for shrimp, make this Filipino curry.

While the ingredients list might look long, it’s nothing out of the ordinary. 

Curry and turmeric are your main spices. For aromatics, you need garlic, ginger, and onion.

Coconut milk makes up the saucy base, and tomatoes break through the creaminess. Add a sprinkle of parsley to make it pop.

As for the shrimp, remove the heads and shells. Then marinate them in lemon and cayenne.

When it all comes together, you’ll have one bangin’ curry!

6. Pancit with Shrimp

Mix up your usual stir-fry dinner and make pancit with shrimp. This Filipino-style stir-fry is full of incredible flavors!

Pancit is a Filipino term for noodles. For this dish, you want to use rice noodles. 

They’re super easy to cook. Just let them soak in hot water for about 15 minutes. 

In the meantime, build your flavors. Start by cooking the proteins. You can use either pork or chicken with the shrimp.

Next, cook the crunchy veggies with fragrant alliums. Then combine everything with the stir-fry sauce.

And don’t forget the calamansi limes! If you can’t find this Filipino lime, regular ones work too.

7. Filipino Noodles with Pork and Shrimp

Say, the previous dish got me thinking about this surf and turf. 

It’s a bit more savory, thanks to the egg noodles. And the stir-fry sauce is super easy. All you need is soy sauce and sesame oil. 

As for the rest, it’s packed with protein! You get both pork loin and juicy shrimp. 

Of course, no stir-fry is complete without the veggies. So be sure to include carrots, cabbage, and green beans. 

The whole thing comes together in 30 minutes. So you can make it on weeknights and weekends alike. 

8. Lumpiang Shanghai (Filipino Fried Egg Rolls)

You can’t talk about Filipino food without mentioning lumpia. 

This popular Filipino appetizer is too good to pass up. Especially when you get the pleasure of eating them homemade.

There are many ways to stuff them. But I love this Lumpiang Shanghai!

It’s a traditional lumpia that adds shrimp into the mix. Combined with the pork, veggies, and crispy wrapper, it’s tantalizing. 

Dip them in the special sauce, and they’re even more addicting. 

9. Sinigang Na Hipon (Shrimp in Sour Soup)

Eat like the locals with Sinigang na Hipon. 

This Filipino soup is jam-packed with shrimp in a sour broth. The sourness comes from the tamarind mix. 

What also makes it distinct is the assortment of veggies. 

Green beans, radishes, tomatoes, and onions are some. This version even adds okra to the mix. 

Season it with fish sauce and add green finger chili. 

Low-cal and high-protein, this revitalizing soup only takes 20 minutes.

10. Shrimp Broccoli Stir-Fry

Why bother with takeout? You can make this restaurant-quality stir-fry in 30 minutes.

The shrimp and veggies get coated in a seven-ingredient stir-fry sauce. 

It’s fresh, savory, tangy, sweet, and umami. So it touches on various flavors like all the best Asian sauces. 

For the best results, cut your veggies the same size. Oh, and be sure to use oil with a high smoke point. 

It’s stir-fried, which means it cooks fast and hot!