Check out these healthy shrimp recipes that are easy to make on a weeknight.

Plus a registered dietitian shares the benefits of shrimp.

Shrimp also has almost no saturated fat, unlike some meat-based protein sources like beef or pork.

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In fact, one serving of shrimphas almost an entiredaysworth of selenium.

Selenium is an antioxidant thats important for DNA synthesis, Ingraham says.

It helps prevent damage in cells and reduce inflammation in the body.

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nutritionist, registered dietitian, and the founder of Listen Nutrition

Impressed by all shrimp brings to the table?

When youre buying fresh shrimp, confirm the texture isnt slimy or softthat means its already going bad.

Not sure when youll be cooking it up?

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Go for frozen, which can last in your freezerfor a full nine months.

Now that you know all about its benefits, its time to get in the kitchen.

These nine healthy shrimp recipes here have you covered.

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(Which also means clean-up will be relatively easy, too.)

(The ginger, garlic, and green onion still give plenty of flavor.)

The bulk of the soup consists of noodles, veggies, and, of course, the shrimp.

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If you have Parmesan cheese and lemon juice, theyre the perfect finishing touch.

The end result is a combo thats equal parts sweet and tangy.

It only takes 10 minutes to make, too.

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Get the recipe:Air fryer shrimp popcorn

8.Instant Pot shrimp scampi

More of anInstant Potperson?

Dont worry, you’re able to use it to cook up some shrimp, too.

It will be so good youll be licking your fork clean.

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Shrimp not only cooks quickly but is full of protein and other nutrients.

Thats what makes it such a healthy dinner all-star.

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