Sautéed Ginger Garlic Shrimp with Chili-Lime Butter

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Succulent shrimp sautéed with fresh ginger and garlic, finished with a zesty chili-lime butter sauce that brightens every bite. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs large shrimp, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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: 6 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium-high heat until foaming. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes without stirring to develop a sear.
  3. Step 3: Flip shrimp and cook for 1-2 more minutes until shrimp turns opaque and pink.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low. Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 tsp lime zest, tossing shrimp gently until coated and sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro over the shrimp before serving immediately with steamed rice or crusty bread.

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