Spicy M'alayah-Style Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic

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

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A quick stir-fry of shrimp infused with Afro-Arab M'alayah flavors, featuring bold garlic and chili notes for a lively dinner. This African-inspired New Year's recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic cloves, minced, red chili flakes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 African cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 5 cloves minced garlic and 1 teaspoon minced ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 3: Pour in 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, tossing the shrimp to coat evenly. Cook for another 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the shrimp.
Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro and 2 sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice or flatbread.