Sautéed Garlic and Ginger Shrimp with Cilantro Lime Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Succulent shrimp are quickly sautéed with fresh garlic and ginger, served atop fragrant cilantro lime rice for a vibrant, zesty meal. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup white rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice with 2 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
2. Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque, seasoning with 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1/2 tsp salt.
4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat. Fluff cooked rice with a fork, then stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice until well combined and bright in flavor.
5. Step 5: Serve the ginger-garlic shrimp atop the cilantro lime rice immediately, garnishing with extra cilantro if desired.