Thai-Inspired Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry

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A quick, flavorful stir-fry with succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a tangy peanut sauce, served over jasmine rice. This thai-inspired seafood (vegetarian option) ready in about 40 minutes pairs shrimp, bell peppers, broccoli for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large pot, cook rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, honey, 1 tbsp jalapeño, 1 tbsp garlic, and 1 tbsp ginger. Set sauce aside.
  3. Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and onion; stir-fry for 5 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove vegetables and set aside.
  4. Step 4: In the same pan, add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Add remaining 1 tbsp garlic and 1 tbsp ginger; sauté for 30 seconds.
  5. Step 5: Return vegetables to the pan. Pour in sauce and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes the ingredients.
  6. Step 6: Serve over rice, garnished with additional jalapeño slices and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Thai-Inspired Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (25 min prep + 15 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 Thai-Inspired Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry?

Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.

Can I substitute ingredients in Thai-Inspired Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry?

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 Thai-Inspired Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry 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.

Is Thai-Inspired Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry vegetarian option?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian option based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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