Chili Garlic Shrimp with Rainbow Peppers
Chili Garlic Shrimp with Rainbow Peppers is a colorful and delicious dish that brings together succulent shrimp and vibrant peppers in a quick 20-minute recipe. The bold flavors of garlic and chili perfectly complement the sweetness of the rainbow peppers, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s sure to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup rainbow peppers (red, yellow, green), chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop the rainbow peppers and mince the garlic.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and red chili flakes; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook until pink and opaque (about 2 minutes per side).
- Toss in the chopped rainbow peppers and sauté for approximately three minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp and peppers, stirring to coat evenly; cook for an additional minute.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 190mg