Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic and Scallions over Jasmine Rice

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Quick stir-fried shrimp bursting with garlic and fresh scallions served atop fragrant jasmine rice, perfect for a fast and flavorful Vietnamese-inspired meal. This vietnamese-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic cloves, minced, scallions, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rinsed rice with 3 cups water in a saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add 5 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined raw shrimp to skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp white sugar, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Cook for another minute until sauce thickens slightly and coats shrimp.
  6. Step 6: Add 1 cup chopped scallions and toss for 30 seconds until scallions are bright green and slightly wilted.
  7. Step 7: Fluff cooked jasmine rice with a fork and serve shrimp stir-fry on top with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic and Scallions over 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 Shrimp with Garlic and Scallions 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 garlic cloves, minced from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic and Scallions 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 Scallions 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 Scallions 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.

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