Description
A quick, vibrant, and delicious Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry made with fresh shrimp, colorful bell peppers, and a savory-sweet soy-based sauce. Perfect for weeknights and ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet; cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add remaining oil to the skillet; sauté bell peppers and onion for 3–4 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Prepare Sauce: Mix soy sauce, honey, and vinegar. Add cornstarch slurry if desired for thickening.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour sauce over vegetables. Add shrimp back to skillet and toss. Heat through for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice or noodles. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Use sesame oil for a more authentic flavor.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for spice.
- Substitute shrimp with tofu, chicken, or beef for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: ~250
- Sugar: ~5g
- Sodium: ~600mg
- Fat: ~8g
- Carbohydrates: ~15g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~25g
Keywords: Shrimp stir-fry, stir-fried shrimp and peppers, easy shrimp stir-fry recipe