Sautéed Caribbean Shrimp with Garlic and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

A vibrant and flavorful shrimp dish featuring tender shrimp sautéed with colorful bell peppers and garlic, perfect for a quick Caribbean-inspired meal. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb large shrimp, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin to the skillet. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque with slightly crispy edges.
3. Step 3: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté together with the shrimp for 4-5 minutes until the peppers are tender-crisp and slightly caramelized.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp lime juice over the shrimp and peppers. Toss gently to combine and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.