Ginger-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

Juicy shrimp stir-fried with colorful bell peppers in a ginger-garlic sauce, finished with a hint of lime for a bright, satisfying dish. This asian-inspired whole30 ready in about 23 minutes pairs Shrimp, red, 1 green Bell peppers, medium Onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 12 oz Shrimp
• 1 red, 1 green Bell peppers
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Fresh ginger
• 1 Lime
• 2 tbsp Coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1/2 medium thinly sliced onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp and 1 red and 1 green bell pepper (sliced into thin strips), seasoning with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp coconut aminos and 1 tbsp lime juice, cooking for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp and vegetables.