Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-25 · Updated 2026-07-25

Succulent sautéed shrimp paired with a crunchy slaw featuring red cabbage, white fennel, and blueberries for a colorful patriotic-inspired salad. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, olive 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 olive oil
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 cups shredded red cabbage
• 1 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 2 cups shredded red cabbage, 1 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb, and 1/2 cup fresh blueberries with 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque with slightly crisp edges.
4. Step 4: Remove shrimp from heat and toss with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
5. Step 5: Serve the garlic sautéed shrimp over a bed of the red, white, and blue slaw for a fresh, colorful patriotic meal.