Black Rum-Spiced Shrimp Stir Fry with Pineapple

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

Quick stir fry featuring succulent shrimp tossed in a black rum and spice sauce with sweet pineapple chunks and crisp vegetables for a vibrant meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, black rum, pineapple chunks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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 large shrimp
• 3 tbsp black rum
• 1 cup fresh or canned, drained pineapple chunks
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 scallions for garnish chopped scallions
• 1/4 tsp (optional for heat) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp black rum, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar until sugar dissolves and sauce is glossy.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to turn pink.
4. Step 4: Toss in 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1 cup snap peas, stir-frying for another 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Pour the black rum sauce over the shrimp and vegetables, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats everything with a shiny glaze.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 2 chopped scallions and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.