Tropical Rum-Pineapple Shrimp Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

A vibrant stir fry combining succulent shrimp with pineapple chunks and a tangy rum-infused sauce for a tropical flair. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, pineapple chunks, white rum 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 or canned, drained pineapple chunks
• 2 tbsp white rum
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 3, sliced green onions
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds
• 2 cups for serving cooked jasmine rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white rum, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp honey until honey dissolves.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the wok, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until they start turning pink but not fully cooked.
4. Step 4: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 cup pineapple chunks, stir-frying for another 2 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.
5. Step 5: Pour in the rum-soy-honey sauce mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until shrimp are fully cooked and sauce thickens enough to coat.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, stir in 3 sliced green onions, and sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds over the top.
7. Step 7: Serve immediately over 2 cups cooked jasmine rice.