Lime-Garlic Shrimp with Jasmine Rice
Savory shrimp sautéed in a zesty lime-garlic butter, served over fragrant jasmine rice with a side of pickled vegetables. This thai-inspired asian ready in about 32 minutes pairs shrimp, butter, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 shrimp
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 medium lime
- 1.5 cups jasmine rice
- 1 medium carrots
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse jasmine rice and cook in a pot with 1.5 cups water until tender, 15-18 minutes. Set aside.
- Step 2: Sauté garlic in butter until golden, then add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until opaque.
- Step 3: Juice 1 lime into a bowl, add 1 tbsp soy sauce, and stir. Toss with cooked rice and serve alongside pickled carrots and cucumber (thinly sliced and dressed with lime juice).
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Lime-Garlic Shrimp with Jasmine Rice take to make?
Total time is about 32 minutes (20 min prep + 12 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 Lime-Garlic Shrimp with Jasmine Rice?
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 shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Lime-Garlic Shrimp with Jasmine Rice?
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 Lime-Garlic Shrimp with Jasmine Rice 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 Lime-Garlic Shrimp with Jasmine Rice?
Thai asian 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made exactly as written. Wouldn't change a thing.
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★☆☆
Decent recipe but nothing special. Might try a different version.
