Smoky Coconut and Lime Tiki Shrimp Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

A vibrant stir-fry featuring shrimp cooked in a smoky coconut-lime sauce with colorful bell peppers and fresh herbs. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs large shrimp, coconut milk, fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 2 stalks, sliced green onion
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb shrimp, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until shrimp start to turn pink.
3. Step 3: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, cooking for 2 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup coconut milk and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, stirring to coat all ingredients. Simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before removing from heat. Serve hot over rice or noodles.