Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Chili Over Jasmine Rice

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Juicy shrimp sautéed with garlic and chili flakes, served over fluffy jasmine rice for a quick and flavorful seafood meal. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, olive oil, thinly sliced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, 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: 20 min Serves 2 Asian Fusion cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer rice for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let steam covered for 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: While rice cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
  4. Step 4: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes to the skillet, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and garlic edges turn golden.
  5. Step 5: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp, season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  6. Step 6: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  7. Step 7: Fluff the cooked jasmine rice with a fork and serve topped with the garlic chili shrimp.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Chili Over Jasmine Rice take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Chili Over Jasmine Rice?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Chili Over Jasmine Rice?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Chili Over Jasmine Rice for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Chili Over Jasmine Rice?

Asian Fusion seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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