Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Tropical Veggies
Succulent shrimp stir-fried with garlic, bell peppers, and snap peas, finished with a tangy pineapple soy sauce for island flair. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, red bell pepper, sliced into strips, snap peas, trimmed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and just cooked through.
- Step 3: Toss in 1 medium sliced red bell pepper and 1 cup trimmed snap peas, stir-frying for another 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup pineapple juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and sprinkle 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp and vegetables.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp sliced green onions before serving with steamed rice or noodles.








