Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic and Vietnamese Fish Sauce

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Quick stir-fried shrimp infused with savory garlic and the distinctive umami of traditional Vietnamese fish sauce. This Vietnamese recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 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: 5 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant and lightly golden.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 1 minute until the edges start to turn pink.
  3. Step 3: Stir the shrimp and add 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Continue stirring and cooking for another 2-3 minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup sliced green onions, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and optional 1/4 tsp red chili flakes for a touch of heat.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice or as a flavorful protein addition to a Vietnamese meal.

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