Quick Thai-Style Shrimp Stir Fry with Basil and Lime

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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A fast and fragrant stir fry with succulent shrimp, fresh Thai basil, and a tangy lime sauce served over fluffy jasmine rice. This Thai-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small red chili, sliced thin
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
3 stalks green onions, sliced
4 cups steamed jasmine rice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 sliced small red chili, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly and cook for another minute.
Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and fold in 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves and 3 sliced green onions, stirring until the basil wilts.
Step 5: Serve immediately over 4 cups steamed jasmine rice for a bright and savory meal.