Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Chili and Lime

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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A fast and flavorful stir-fry featuring plump shrimp cooked with garlic, fresh chili, and bright lime for a tantalizing bite. This Thai-inspired Instant Pot recipe (gluten free), ready in about 17 minutes, pairs large shrimp, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 tbsp vegetable oil
5, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 small, thinly sliced fresh red chili
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
2, sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 small thinly sliced fresh red chili, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp fish sauce and 1 tsp brown sugar, cooking for 1 minute to combine and caramelize slightly.
Step 5: Remove from heat and toss with 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 sliced green onions. Serve immediately with steamed rice.