Sizzling Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir-Fry
A quick, flavorful dish with succulent shrimp, garlic, and butter, served over steamed rice for a satisfying meal. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs shrimp, rice, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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
- 400g shrimp
- 2 cups rice
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook rice according to package instructions, then set aside.
- Step 2: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Stir in soy sauce and lemon juice, then cook for 1 minute until flavors meld.
- Step 4: Toss cooked rice with the shrimp mixture. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sizzling Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir-Fry take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 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 Sizzling Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir-Fry?
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 shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sizzling Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir-Fry?
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 Sizzling Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir-Fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Sizzling Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir-Fry?
Asian 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
The step-by-step instructions were super clear. Turned out perfect on my first try.
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.
- ★★☆☆☆
The proportions seem off. Way too much of some ingredients.
