Sautéed Garlic Ginger Shrimp with Jasmine Rice
Quick sauté of shrimp infused with garlic and ginger, served over fragrant jasmine rice for a simple Asian-inspired meal. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic cloves, minced, fresh ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- for serving fresh lime wedges
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and water absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
- Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes without stirring until edges turn pink and slightly crisp.
- Step 4: Flip shrimp and add 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Step 5: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 sliced green onions.
- Step 6: Fluff cooked jasmine rice with a fork and serve topped with garlic ginger shrimp and fresh lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Garlic Ginger Shrimp with Jasmine Rice take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Sautéed Garlic Ginger Shrimp with Jasmine Rice?
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 garlic cloves, minced from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Garlic Ginger Shrimp with Jasmine Rice?
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 Sautéed Garlic Ginger Shrimp with Jasmine Rice 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 Sautéed Garlic Ginger Shrimp with Jasmine Rice?
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.
