Chili-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Bell Peppers
Bright and vibrant stir fry featuring tender shrimp tossed with crisp snow peas and colorful bell peppers in a spicy chili-garlic sauce. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 20 minutes pairs large shrimp, snow peas, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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
- 1 cup trimmed snow peas
- 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 stalks, sliced green onions
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the wok, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same wok, add 1 cup snow peas, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1 thinly sliced yellow bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Return shrimp to the wok and add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Toss everything together for 1 minute until sauce coats the shrimp and vegetables and thickens slightly.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Chili-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Bell Peppers take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 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 Chili-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Bell Peppers?
Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.
Can I substitute ingredients in Chili-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Bell Peppers?
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 Chili-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Bell Peppers 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 Chili-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Bell Peppers?
Asian seafood 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.
