Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic and Fish Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

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A quick stir-fry of succulent shrimp with aromatic garlic and a punch of savory fish sauce for an easy weeknight meal. This Thai-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 11 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic cloves, fish sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 3, 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: 5 min Cook: 6 min Serves 3 Thai cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6, thinly sliced garlic cloves
2 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2, sliced (optional) fresh Thai bird chilies
1 tsp white sugar
2 tbsp chopped green onions
for serving fresh lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 2 sliced Thai bird chilies, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp to the pan. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the shrimp start turning pink.
Step 3: Pour in 2 tbsp fish sauce and sprinkle 1 tsp white sugar over the shrimp. Continue stir-frying for another 2 minutes until the shrimp are fully opaque and coated evenly in the savory sauce.
Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp chopped green onions, and toss to combine.
Step 5: Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges to squeeze over for a bright finish.