Stir-Fried Garlic Butter Shrimp with Jasmine Rice

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Succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter and served over fluffy jasmine rice for a quick and flavorful meal. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, 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: 20 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine with 1 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter is melted and foaming. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 12 oz large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and opaque, then flip and cook 1 more minute until shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for brightness.
  5. Step 5: Fluff the cooked jasmine rice with a fork and serve topped with the garlic butter shrimp immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Garlic Butter Shrimp with Jasmine Rice take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 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 Stir-Fried Garlic Butter Shrimp with Jasmine Rice?

Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Garlic Butter Shrimp with Jasmine Rice?

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 Stir-Fried Garlic Butter Shrimp with Jasmine Rice for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Stir-Fried Garlic Butter Shrimp with Jasmine Rice?

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.

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