Quick Stir-Fried Shrimp with Bell Peppers and Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

A fast and flavorful stir fry combining succulent shrimp with crisp red bell peppers and broccoli in a savory garlic sauce. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, red bell pepper, broccoli florets 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
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 small, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 tsp, optional red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled shrimp and 1/2 tsp salt, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 small thinly sliced yellow onion, stir-frying for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 large sliced red bell pepper, stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Return shrimp to skillet. Pour in the soy sauce mixture and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Stir constantly until sauce thickens and coats shrimp and vegetables, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.