Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic, Calamansi, and Chili Flakes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

Quick and flavorful Filipino-style shrimp sautéed with fragrant garlic, tangy calamansi juice, and a hint of heat from chili flakes. This Filipino-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs shrimp, garlic cloves, calamansi juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 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 pound, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 5, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp (or substitute with fresh lime juice) calamansi juice
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp (for garnish) chopped green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
2. Step 2: Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp. Season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: Remove skillet from heat and immediately drizzle 3 tbsp calamansi juice over the shrimp, tossing to coat and absorb the tangy flavor.
4. Step 4: Transfer shrimp to a serving plate and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped green onions. Serve hot as a flavorful appetizer or main dish with steamed rice.