Gold Rum-Infused Mango Shrimp Stir Fry
Succulent shrimp stir-fried with fresh mango chunks and vegetables, finished with a fragrant gold rum sauce that adds a subtle caramelized sweetness. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, gold rum, medium, julienned 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
- 3 tbsp gold rum
- 1 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes ripe mango
- 1 medium, julienned red bell pepper
- 1 cup trimmed snap peas
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp, for garnish chopped green onions
- 1 tsp, for garnish sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp gold rum, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp honey. Set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until shrimp start to turn pink.
- Step 4: Toss in 1 medium julienned red bell pepper and 1 cup snap peas, stir-frying for an additional 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Pour the rum-soy-honey sauce over the shrimp and veggies, stirring constantly for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats everything.
- Step 6: Gently fold in 1 medium peeled mango cut into 1-inch cubes, cooking for 1 more minute just to warm through without breaking mango pieces.
- Step 7: Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds on top before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Gold Rum-Infused Mango Shrimp Stir Fry take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 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 Gold Rum-Infused Mango Shrimp Stir Fry?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep gold rum from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Gold Rum-Infused Mango Shrimp Stir Fry?
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 Gold Rum-Infused Mango Shrimp Stir Fry 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 Gold Rum-Infused Mango Shrimp Stir Fry?
Asian Fusion 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.
