Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Calamansi and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A quick and flavorful Filipino-style shrimp sauté featuring fresh garlic, tangy calamansi juice, and a hint of chili heat. This Filipino-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, bird's eye chili, sliced (optional) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 3, 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 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp calamansi juice (or substitute lime juice)
• 1 bird's eye chili, sliced (optional)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper ground
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden but not burnt.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined medium shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: Flip shrimp, add 1 sliced bird's eye chili, 3 tbsp calamansi juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes until shrimp are cooked through and sauce slightly reduces.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or green onions, and serve immediately with steamed rice or as an appetizer.