Sautéed Shrimp with Chili Garlic Sauce and Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

Tender shrimp quickly sautéed with a spicy chili garlic sauce and fresh basil for a vibrant seafood dish. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs large shrimp, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup, roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp in a single layer and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Cook shrimp for 2 minutes on one side until pink and edges start to curl, then flip.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp honey, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and sauce thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and toss in 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves and 1 tbsp lime juice, stirring to combine before serving.