Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Cashews

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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A quick and vibrant stir-fry featuring tender shrimp, crisp bell peppers, and crunchy cashews tossed in a spicy soy-ginger sauce. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, soy sauce, sesame oil 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
3 minced garlic cloves
1 large, thinly sliced red bell pepper
1 large, thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
1/3 cup raw cashews
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
2 sliced green onions
2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, toss 1 lb peeled shrimp with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Let marinate 5 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1/3 cup raw cashews and stir-fry for 1 minute until lightly toasted, then remove and set aside.
Step 3: Add marinated shrimp to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and just cooked through, then transfer to a plate.
Step 4: Add sliced 1 large red bell pepper and 1 large yellow bell pepper to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
Step 5: Return shrimp and toasted cashews to the wok, toss everything together for 1 minute until heated through. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve immediately over rice or noodles.