Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic and Vietnamese Scallion Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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Succulent shrimp quickly stir-fried with fragrant garlic and topped with vibrant Vietnamese scallion oil for a simple yet flavorful seafood dish. This Vietnamese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic cloves, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
5, thinly sliced garlic cloves
3 tbsp vegetable oil
4, thinly sliced green onions
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp fresh black pepper
for serving lime wedges
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and just cooked through.
Step 3: Remove shrimp and garlic from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 4 thinly sliced green onions. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring gently until scallions soften and oil turns bright green.
Step 4: Return shrimp and garlic to the skillet, add 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper. Toss everything together over medium heat for 1 minute until shrimp are well coated and sauce slightly thickens.
Step 5: Transfer to serving plate and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side for squeezing.