Rum-Spiced Pineapple Shrimp Stir Fry
Juicy shrimp stir-fried with tropical pineapple and a fragrant rum-spiced sauce for a balanced sweet and savory dish. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, fresh or canned pineapple chunks, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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 cup, fresh or canned pineapple chunks
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh, grated ginger
- 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
- 3, chopped green onions
- 3 tbsp light rum
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dissolved in 2 tsp water cornstarch
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Toss in 1 lb peeled shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
- Step 4: In the same wok, add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 cup pineapple chunks, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until the pepper softens slightly.
- Step 5: Pour in 3 tbsp light rum, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and sprinkle 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, stirring to combine and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Step 6: Return shrimp to the wok and add 3 chopped green onions, then stir in 1 tsp cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Cook for another minute until sauce coats all ingredients.
- Step 7: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles if desired.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Rum-Spiced Pineapple Shrimp 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 Rum-Spiced Pineapple Shrimp 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 vegetable oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Rum-Spiced Pineapple Shrimp 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 Rum-Spiced Pineapple Shrimp Stir Fry 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 Rum-Spiced Pineapple Shrimp Stir Fry?
Asian Fusion 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.
