Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Calamansi Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-26 · Updated 2026-07-26

Tender shrimp quickly sautéed with fragrant garlic and finished with a zesty calamansi citrus dressing for a bright and flavorful Filipino seafood dish. This Filipino-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, pairs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp calamansi juice (or substitute lemon juice)
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or green onions

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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 golden brown and fragrant, being careful not to burn.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb medium peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and immediately drizzle 3 tbsp calamansi juice and 1 tbsp fish sauce over the shrimp, then sprinkle 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.
4. Step 4: Toss gently to combine and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or green onions.
5. Step 5: Serve warm with steamed rice or as an appetizer.