Sautéed Shrimp with Spicy Garlic Chili Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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Tender shrimp quickly cooked in a bold garlic chili sauce, balancing heat and savory flavors for a tasty seafood dish. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 12 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 3, 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: 5 min Cook: 7 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 tbsp olive oil
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp red chili flakes
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2, sliced thinly green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes without stirring, then flip and cook another 2 minutes until pink and opaque.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Cook for another minute, stirring to coat the shrimp evenly and thicken the sauce slightly.
Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.