Quick Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Cilantro Lime Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

Juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic and chili flakes served over fluffy cilantro lime rice for a bright, flavorful, and speedy dinner. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs uncooked jasmine rice, water, large shrimp for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer rice for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: While rice cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
5. Step 5: Fluff cooked rice with a fork and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
6. Step 6: Serve shrimp over the cilantro lime rice immediately, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.