Instant Ginger-Lime Shrimp Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

A zesty stir fry featuring quickly cooked shrimp tossed with fresh ginger, lime juice, and crisp vegetables for a vibrant, healthy meal. This Asian-inspired Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, vegetable oil, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 3, 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 ounces, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon, minced fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
• 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 stalks, sliced green onions
• 1 teaspoon, toasted for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 12 ounces peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: Toss in 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 cup trimmed snap peas, stir-frying for 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon honey, then pour over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir well to coat and cook for an additional 1 minute until heated through.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onion stalks and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately.