Spicy Tiki-Style Shrimp Stir Fry with Pineapple and Bell Peppers
A quick stir fry featuring shrimp, vibrant bell peppers, and sweet pineapple chunks tossed in a fiery tiki-inspired sauce. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper, fresh or canned pineapple chunks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
- 1, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
- 3/4 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2, thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled shrimp to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they just start to turn pink but not fully cooked.
- Step 3: Toss in 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, and 3/4 cup pineapple chunks. Stir-fry for another 3 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.
- Step 4: Stir together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar in a small bowl, then pour over the shrimp and vegetables. Continue cooking and stirring for 1-2 minutes until shrimp are cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving hot over steamed rice or noodles.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Tiki-Style Shrimp Stir Fry with Pineapple and Bell Peppers take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 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 Tiki-Style Shrimp Stir Fry with Pineapple and 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 minced garlic cloves from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Tiki-Style Shrimp Stir Fry with Pineapple and 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 Tiki-Style Shrimp Stir Fry with Pineapple and Bell Peppers for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Tiki-Style Shrimp Stir Fry with Pineapple and 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.
