Stir-Fried Garlic Butter Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables

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Succulent shrimp tossed in a garlic butter sauce, stir-fried with colorful mixed vegetables for a quick and flavorful meal. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 20 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 280 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: 10 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and bubbling. Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp and sauté for 2 minutes until they begin to turn pink.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook while stirring for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Toss in 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup snap peas, and 1/2 cup julienned carrot, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, stirring to coat the shrimp and vegetables evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in the remaining 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/4 tsp black pepper, mixing until butter melts and coats everything. Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Garlic Butter Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 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 Mixed Vegetables?

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 unsalted butter from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Garlic Butter Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables?

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 Mixed Vegetables 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 Mixed Vegetables?

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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