Tiki-Inspired Spiced Coconut Shrimp Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

Tender shrimp stir-fried in a fragrant coconut and lime sauce with vibrant vegetables for a fresh Polynesian-inspired meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp peeled and deveined, coconut milk, fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
• 1 cup snap peas
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 green onions sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined to the skillet, cooking for 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly opaque.
3. Step 3: Flip the shrimp and add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 cup snap peas. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup coconut milk, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp and vegetables.
5. Step 5: Season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.