Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Chili Flakes over Jasmine Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Succulent shrimp pan-sautéed in a garlic butter chili sauce served on a bed of fragrant jasmine rice for a quick, flavorful dinner. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 3 tbsp, divided unsalted butter
• 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 tsp, divided salt
• 1/4 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rice with 1 1/2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and the remaining 1 tbsp butter. Cook for another 30 seconds until butter melts and coats the shrimp in a glossy sauce.
5. Step 5: Fluff the jasmine rice with a fork and divide between plates. Top with garlic butter shrimp and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately for a bright, savory meal.