Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-27 · Updated 2026-03-27

A quick, flavorful dish with tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a bold garlic-ginger sauce. This asian-inspired seafood (vegetarian-friendly) ready in about 25 minutes pairs (16 oz) shrimp, medium, diced bell pepper, broccoli florets 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 (16 oz) shrimp
• 1 medium, diced bell pepper
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp minced garlic and 1 tsp grated ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb shrimp, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tbsp soy sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turns pink and opaque, then remove to a plate.
3. Step 3: In the same pan, add 2 tbsp oil. Toss in 1 diced bell pepper, 2 cups broccoli florets, and 1 tbsp minced garlic. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Return shrimp to the pan. Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, and remaining 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Stir to coat, cooking for 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.