Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry with Ginger and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

A quick and vibrant stir-fry combining succulent shrimp with crunchy bell peppers and a zingy ginger chili sauce. This Asian-inspired seafood 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 280 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 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 2 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sriracha sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 sliced for garnish green onions
• 1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, then remove from the wok and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same wok, add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper (each cut into 1/2-inch strips), stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
5. Step 5: Return the shrimp to the wok and pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sriracha sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil.
6. Step 6: Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until the sauce coats the shrimp and vegetables and is heated through.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds, and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.