Thai-Inspired Shrimp Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice
A zesty shrimp stir-fry bursting with lime and lemongrass, paired with fragrant jasmine rice. This thai-inspired quick meals ready in about 35 minutes pairs shrimp, jasmine rice, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1.5 cups jasmine rice
- 1 medium, julienned red bell pepper
- 1 cup, florets broccoli
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 2 large, juiced lime
- 2 stalks, chopped lemongrass
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cook 1.5 cups jasmine rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Step 2: In a wok or large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 chopped lemongrass stalks, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup broccoli florets and 1 medium red bell pepper, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Push vegetables to the sides, add 1 lb shrimp, and cook 2-3 minutes until pink.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 cup coconut milk, and 2 tbsp lime juice. Cook 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens. Serve over rice.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Thai-Inspired Shrimp Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 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 Thai-Inspired Shrimp Stir-Fry with 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 shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Thai-Inspired Shrimp Stir-Fry with 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 Thai-Inspired Shrimp Stir-Fry with 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 Thai-Inspired Shrimp Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice?
Thai quick meals 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used frozen vegetables instead of fresh and honestly couldn't tell the difference.
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
- ★★★★★
Added this to my weekly meal rotation. So satisfying.
