Spiced Tropical Shrimp Stir Fry with Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

A quick stir fry featuring shrimp and tropical fruits tossed in a spiced soy-lime sauce with crisp bell peppers. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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

• 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 3/4 cup pineapple chunks
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 sliced for garnish green onions
• 2 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and just cooked through.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 1 medium sliced yellow bell pepper, and 3/4 cup pineapple chunks to the skillet, stirring for 3-4 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes. Pour this sauce into the skillet and toss well to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles if desired.