Sautéed Ginger-Garlic Shrimp with Spicy Chili Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

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Tender shrimp cooked in a fragrant ginger-garlic sauce and finished with a drizzle of homemade spicy chili oil for a bold, authentic flavor. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs large shrimp, fresh ginger, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 tbsp, finely minced fresh ginger
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 tsp chili flakes
2 stalks, thinly sliced scallions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp finely minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tsp chili flakes. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp.
Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions. Serve warm with steamed rice or noodles.