Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic and Fresh Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

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Succulent shrimp stir-fried quickly with fragrant garlic and fresh basil leaves for a flavorful, light seafood dish. This Thai-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs large shrimp, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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: 7 min Serves 2 Thai cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 tbsp vegetable oil
5 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 cup whole leaves fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Step 2: Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant and beginning to turn golden.
Step 3: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp in a single layer, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Toss everything together and cook for another minute until the sauce coats the shrimp and is slightly thickened.
Step 5: Remove from heat and fold in 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.