Quick Stir-Fried Regional Shrimp with Garlic and Chili
Succulent shrimp stir-fried with garlic, fresh chili, and regional spices for a quick and flavorful seafood dish. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 17 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, thinly sliced fresh red chili
- 1 tbsp, finely grated ginger root
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 stalks, sliced for garnish green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse and pat dry 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp. Season evenly with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 1 minute.
- Step 3: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves, 1 thinly sliced fresh red chili, and 1 tbsp finely grated ginger root. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until aromatic but garlic is not browned.
- Step 4: Add the shrimp to the hot wok and stir-fry vigorously for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Step 5: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, tossing shrimp to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 1 minute until sauce slightly thickens.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Quick Stir-Fried Regional Shrimp with Garlic and Chili take to make?
Total time is about 17 minutes (10 min prep + 7 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 Quick Stir-Fried Regional Shrimp with Garlic and Chili?
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 salt from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Quick Stir-Fried Regional Shrimp with Garlic and Chili?
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 Quick Stir-Fried Regional Shrimp with Garlic and Chili 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 Quick Stir-Fried Regional Shrimp with Garlic and Chili?
Asian 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.
