Spicy Jicama and Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

A quick stir-fry featuring crunchy jicama and succulent shrimp tossed in a fragrant garlic-ginger sauce with a spicy kick. This Asian fusion recipe (gluten free option, low carb), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, jicama, 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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
• 1 cup, peeled and thinly sliced into matchsticks jicama
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 stalks thinly sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 12 ounces peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet, stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and begin to curl.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup thinly sliced jicama matchsticks, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring often, until the jicama is warmed but still crisp.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles.