Cayenne Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this fiery Cayenne Shrimp Stir-Fry! Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe delivers succulent shrimp with a kick, tossed in a vibrant medley of crisp-tender vegetables. Easy to follow instructions and a burst of zesty lemon finish make this dish perfect for a quick and delicious meal.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 99.6 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
Cayenne Shrimp Stir Fry 37

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cayenne Shrimp Stir Fry

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Cayenne Shrimp Stir Fry? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Cayenne Shrimp Stir Fry

  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with salt and cayenne pepper.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over high heat.
  3. Add shrimp to the hot pan and sauté, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  4. Add minced garlic and sliced green onions to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  5. Stir in frozen peas and mixed vegetables. Pour in chicken broth.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  7. Return shrimp to the pan. Stir in lemon zest.
  8. Cook for 1 minute more, allowing flavors to combine.
  9. Serve immediately over cooked rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

1g

Carbs

1g