Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry: Quick, Flavor-Packed Delight

A quick and delightful shrimp and pepper stir-fry that's packed with flavor and can be made in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Stir-Fry

1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil/sesame oil
1 medium red bell pepper sliced
1 medium yellow bell pepper sliced
1 medium green bell pepper sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium if preferred
1 tablespoon oyster sauce or hoisin sauce for vegetarian
1 teaspoon sesame oil or olive oil if unavailable
1 teaspoon cornstarch optional for thicker sauce
to taste salt
to taste pepper
4 cups cooked rice or noodles for serving

Equipment

skillet
Knife
Cutting board

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by slicing the red, yellow, and green bell peppers into thin strips and mincing the garlic. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and keep warm.
In the same skillet, stir-fry bell peppers and garlic for 3-5 minutes until tender.
Return shrimp to the skillet, add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. If desired, whisk cornstarch with water and add to the pan.
Continue stirring for 1 minute to combine flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles and garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This meal is quick and adaptable; swap shrimp with chicken or tofu if preferred.

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