Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry with Bell Peppers
A quick and colorful shrimp stir fry with bell peppers and a spicy soy glaze, perfect for a light dinner. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 20 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, stalks, chopped green onion, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 8 oz, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
- 2 stalks, chopped green onion
- 2, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 8 oz peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque, then remove shrimp to a plate.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- Step 3: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper to the skillet and stir fry for 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Stir together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp sriracha sauce in a small bowl. Pour the sauce mixture over the peppers and stir to coat.
- Step 5: Return the shrimp to the skillet along with 2 chopped green onions and toss everything together for 1 minute until heated through and sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and drizzle 1 tsp fresh lime juice over the top before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry with Bell Peppers take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry with Bell Peppers?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep stalks, chopped green onion from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry with Bell Peppers?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry with Bell Peppers for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry with Bell Peppers?
Asian Fusion seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
