No-Fuss Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir Fry
Succulent shrimp quickly sautéed in garlic butter with crisp vegetables, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 18 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 3, 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
- 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups, for serving cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and foamy. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 12 oz large peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes until pink on one side.
- Step 3: Flip the shrimp and add 1 cup snap peas and 1 julienned red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until shrimp are opaque and vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, stirring to coat everything well. Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper and cook for another minute until sauce slightly thickens.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top. Serve immediately over 2 cups cooked jasmine rice.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does No-Fuss Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir Fry take to make?
Total time is about 18 minutes (10 min prep + 8 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 No-Fuss 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 No-Fuss 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 No-Fuss Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir Fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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 No-Fuss 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.
