Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Chili and Basil over Jasmine Rice

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Juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic, fresh chili, and fragrant basil served atop fluffy jasmine rice. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, thinly sliced garlic cloves, small, thinly sliced red chili 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: 20 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 1.5 cups jasmine rice and 3 cups water to a boil in a medium pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  2. Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 thinly sliced small red chili. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until garlic is golden and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves until just wilted.
  5. Step 5: Serve the garlic chili shrimp over the cooked jasmine rice immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Chili and Basil over 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 Shrimp with Chili and Basil over 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 thinly sliced garlic cloves from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Chili and Basil over 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 Shrimp with Chili and Basil over 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 Shrimp with Chili and Basil over 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.

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