Tiki-Style Coconut and Pineapple Shrimp Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

A vibrant stir fry combining succulent shrimp, sweet pineapple, and creamy coconut milk with island-inspired spices for an exotic dinner. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, pineapple chunks, coconut milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1 cup, fresh pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup, full fat coconut milk
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 2 stalks, sliced green onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, freshly grated ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled shrimp to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start turning pink.
3. Step 3: Toss in 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, and 2 sliced green onion stalks. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp and vegetables.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a tropical-inspired meal.