Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry with Sesame Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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A zesty, flame-kissed shrimp dish glazed with a sweet-savory sesame sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This Asian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Shrimp, Bell peppers, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb (peeled and deveined) Shrimp
2 (1 red, 1 green, sliced) Bell peppers
3 cloves (minced) Garlic
3 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1 tbsp Brown sugar
1 tbsp (for thickening) Cornstarch
2 tbsp Vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add bell peppers and garlic, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
Step 2: Push vegetables to the side, add shrimp, and cook for 2 minutes until pink. Mix in soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar, stirring to coat.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with 2 tbsp water to make a slurry. Add to the pan, stirring until the sauce thickens and glazes the shrimp.
Step 4: Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.