Honey-Lime Shrimp Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Snow Peas
Quick and colorful shrimp stir fry glazed in a bright honey-lime sauce with crisp bell peppers and snow peas for a vibrant Asian-inspired dinner. This asian-inspired stir fry ready in about 20 minutes pairs pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced, snow peas, trimmed 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 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 3 cloves fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to create the stir-fry sauce. Set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp along with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp from the wok and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same wok, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 4: Add 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1 medium thinly sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 cup trimmed snow peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Return the cooked shrimp to the wok and pour the prepared honey-lime sauce over everything. Toss and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp and vegetables evenly. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Lime Shrimp Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Snow Peas 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 Honey-Lime Shrimp Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Snow Peas?
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 snow peas, trimmed from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Lime Shrimp Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Snow Peas?
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 Honey-Lime Shrimp Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Snow Peas 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 Honey-Lime Shrimp Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Snow Peas?
Asian stir fry 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.
