Shrimp Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Black Bean Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Quick shrimp stir-fry featuring colorful bell peppers tossed in a savory black bean sauce for a punch of umami and spice. This Chinese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, cornstarch, vegetable oil 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 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 3 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 tbsp rinsed and roughly chopped fermented black beans
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 stalks sliced for garnish green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same wok, add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
4. Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced ginger, and 1 tbsp rinsed chopped fermented black beans. Stir-fry for 1 minute until aromatic.
5. Step 5: Return shrimp to the wok. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Toss everything together and cook for 1 more minute until sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp and peppers.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving over steamed rice or noodles.