Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic Ginger and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

Tender shrimp quickly stir-fried with vibrant bell peppers and a savory garlic ginger sauce. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp cornstarch until smooth; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Toss in 1 large thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 large thinly sliced yellow bell pepper, stir-frying for an additional 2 minutes until tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce into the wok and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp and vegetables.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 2 chopped green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving hot over steamed rice or noodles.