Cajun-Spiced Shrimp and Bell Pepper Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-11 · Updated 2026-07-11

A colorful stir fry featuring shrimp and bell peppers tossed in a smoky Cajun spice blend for a fast, flavorful Whole30 meal. This Southern American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, red bell pepper, sliced into strips, yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips 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 Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then transfer shrimp to a plate.
4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add the sliced strips of 1 large red bell pepper and 1 large yellow bell pepper with 1/2 tsp salt. Stir fry for 5 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Return the shrimp to the skillet, toss with the vegetables, and cook together for 1 minute. Stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice and 2 sliced green onions.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately.