Coconut-Lime Tiki Shrimp Stir Fry with Pineapple Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

A vibrant stir fry featuring tender shrimp in a creamy coconut-lime sauce, topped with a fresh pineapple salsa for a sweet and tangy finish. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, coconut milk, fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1 small minced jalapeño, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro for the pineapple salsa; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 small thinly sliced red onion, stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
5. Step 5: Pour in 1 cup coconut milk and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, simmer gently for 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
7. Step 7: Serve the shrimp stir fry topped with the prepared pineapple salsa for a fresh, tangy contrast.