Hibachi-Style Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir Fry
A vibrant stir fry featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter with crisp vegetables and a savory soy glaze. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and bubbling. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Step 3: Remove the shrimp and set aside. In the same skillet, add 1 sliced medium red bell pepper and 1 sliced medium zucchini (cut into half-moons). Stir fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Return the shrimp to the skillet, drizzle with 3 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp and vegetables.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 thinly sliced green onion stalks and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds over the top before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Hibachi-Style Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir Fry take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Hibachi-Style Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir Fry?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep unsalted butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Hibachi-Style Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir Fry?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Hibachi-Style Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir Fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Hibachi-Style Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir Fry?
Asian Fusion seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
