On-Demand One-Pan Shrimp with Bell Pepper Stir-Fry
A vibrant, 15-minute shrimp stir-fry featuring colorful bell peppers and a honey-soy glaze, perfect for busy nights. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, olive oil, sliced into thin strips 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 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
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
- 1, sliced into thin strips green bell pepper
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque; remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced green bell pepper, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Return the shrimp to the skillet, then add 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 5: Serve immediately with extra pepper flakes for garnish.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does On-Demand One-Pan Shrimp with Bell Pepper Stir-Fry take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 On-Demand One-Pan Shrimp with Bell Pepper 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 peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in On-Demand One-Pan Shrimp with Bell Pepper 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 On-Demand One-Pan Shrimp with Bell Pepper Stir-Fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 On-Demand One-Pan Shrimp with Bell Pepper Stir-Fry?
American 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.
