Stir-Fried Asian Fusion Shrimp with Garlic and Ginger
A quick and vibrant stir-fry featuring succulent shrimp with fresh garlic and ginger in a savory soy glaze. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, vegetable 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 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 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2, sliced green onions
- 1/4 tsp, optional red chili flakes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp to the wok in a single layer. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Step 3: Stir together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar in a small bowl. Pour over the shrimp and toss to coat, cooking for another minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes if using. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.








