Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Red Chili and Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

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A fast, flavorful stir-fry of plump shrimp tossed with garlic, fresh red chili peppers, a splash of fish sauce and fresh basil for a spicy, aromatic dish. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, sea salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
5, thinly sliced garlic cloves
2, thinly sliced fresh red chili peppers
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking.
Step 3: Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced fresh red chili peppers. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 4: Add the shrimp to the wok in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Toss everything for 1 more minute until the shrimp are evenly coated and the sauce slightly thickens.
Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves until wilted.
Step 7: Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.