Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic and Fresh Basil over Jasmine Rice
Succulent shrimp stir-fried with fragrant garlic and fresh basil, served over fluffy jasmine rice for a quick Vietnamese-inspired meal. This vietnamese-inspired seafood ready in about 17 minutes pairs raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined raw shrimp to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly and cook for an additional minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and fold in 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves until they wilt from the residual heat.
- Step 6: Serve the garlic basil shrimp hot over 1 cup of cooked jasmine rice per serving, for a total of 4 servings.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic and Fresh Basil over Jasmine Rice take to make?
Total time is about 17 minutes (10 min prep + 7 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 Shrimp with Garlic and Fresh Basil over Jasmine Rice?
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 vegetable oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic and Fresh Basil over 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 Shrimp with Garlic and Fresh Basil over Jasmine Rice for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Shrimp with Garlic and Fresh Basil over Jasmine Rice?
Vietnamese 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.
