Cajun-Spiced Shrimp with Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

A bold and spicy shrimp stir-fry with colorful bell peppers, perfect for a Whole30-compliant dinner packed with flavor. This American-inspired seafood recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs raw shrimp (peeled and deveined), coconut oil, garlic cloves (minced) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 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 thin strips)
• 1 large yellow bell pepper (sliced into thin strips)
• 1 large green bell pepper (sliced into thin strips)
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (Whole30 compliant)
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 medium thinly sliced onion, sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large each of red, yellow, and green bell peppers sliced into thin strips, cooking for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp, stirring frequently.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper over the veggies, stirring to coat evenly.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined raw shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm.