Tiki-Inspired Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

A vibrant stir fry with succulent shrimp and pineapple chunks tossed in a spicy-sweet sauce, perfect for a tropical flair. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh pineapple chunks, red bell pepper, sliced 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 fresh pineapple chunks
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 3 stalks green onions, sliced
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp (for garnish) sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sriracha sauce, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar to create the sauce.
2. Step 2: In another small bowl, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water until smooth and set aside.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly curled.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 3 sliced green onions. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Step 6: Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and vegetables, then immediately add the cornstarch slurry. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats everything, about 1 minute.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat, garnish with 1 tsp sesame seeds, and serve over steamed rice or noodles.