Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Chili Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

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Juicy shrimp quickly sautéed with garlic and finished with a drizzle of vibrant chili oil for a spicy, aromatic seafood dish. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves 4 American cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tbsp chili oil
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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 2-3 minutes on one side until the edges turn pink and opaque.
Step 3: Flip the shrimp and cook an additional 2 minutes until fully opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
Step 4: Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle 2 tbsp chili oil and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice over the shrimp, tossing gently to coat evenly.
Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves over the shrimp and serve immediately with steamed rice or crusty bread.