Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

Bright and zesty shrimp stir fry tossed with crisp snow peas and colorful bell peppers in a lemon-garlic sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, snow peas, 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 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 oz, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp, fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 stalks, sliced for garnish green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz peeled shrimp seasoned with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Sauté 3 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup snow peas, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1 thinly sliced yellow bell pepper. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Return shrimp to the skillet. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce slightly thickens and coats the ingredients.
5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.