Description
Chili Garlic Shrimp with Rainbow Peppers is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the heat and sweetness of summer to your table. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp chili flakes
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp with lime juice and half of the minced garlic. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- 2. Prepare Your Veggies: Slice the rainbow peppers into strips. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3. Sauté Peppers: Add sliced rainbow peppers to the pan and stir-fry for about five minutes until tender yet crisp.
- 4. Cook Shrimp: Push peppers aside and add marinated shrimp along with remaining garlic and chili flakes. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque—about three to four minutes.
- 5. Add Sauce: Drizzle soy sauce and honey over everything in the pan. Toss to combine and cook for another minute.
- 6. Serve It Up: Transfer Chili Garlic Shrimp with Rainbow Peppers onto plates or serve straight from the pan. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Use fresh shrimp for better flavor; frozen can work if properly thawed. Feel free to swap shrimp for chicken or tofu. Adjust chili flakes based on spice preference.