Shrimp recipes like this easy Thai shrimp are quick, stir fried meals that are perfect for busy weeknights. Made with plump shrimp, pineapple, and bell peppers, smothered in a sweet and spicy sauce, the whole thing is ready in minutes!
Thai Shrimp with Pineapple
This shrimp recipe is one of the easiest and quickest ways to cook up fresh or frozen shrimp for a flavorful, sweet, sour, and slightly spicy dish. I have all kinds of Thai food recipes that include (but are not limited to) Thai meatballs, sticky Thai chicken wings, and Thai shrimp soup, and this easy recipe is as easy as this one!
There are different versions of this dish, some made in a curry sauce with green curry paste or red curry paste, and some made with coconut milk, but this one is truly simple and made with just a handful of ingredients. It’s all tossed in a single skillet for minimal cleanup and in just minutes. You’re going to love it!
Serve with rice and finish it with fresh lime and extra lime wedges for a pop of citrus. A serving of Thai salad with peanut dressing or mango salad on the side is something I like to pair with it!
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Ingredients Notes
Below is a list of the ingredients you’ll need to gather to make this recipe. Scroll down to the full recipe card for the specific amounts.
- Olive oil: For cooking. You can swap it for any other neutral-flavored oil. Avocado oil, vegetable oil, and canola oil can also be used.
- Shrimp: Peeled and deveined. I use fresh shrimp, but if using frozen, make sure to thaw them completely and pat them dry.
- Pineapple and red bell pepper: Swap the red with diced green bell pepper or use a combination. You can also use yellow and orange bell peppers if you’d like. I prefer to use fresh pineapple, but canned pineapple works too. Just make sure to drain the chunks and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Red onion and minced garlic: Use white or yellow onions if you’d like.
- Oyster sauce and soy sauce: You can use fish sauce instead of the oyster sauce.
- Brown sugar: Sweet chili sauce can be used in place of the brown sugar and red pepper flakes.
- Red chili flakes: For a little heat. Use more or fewer red chili flakes depending on the level of spice you like.
Variations To Try
1. Toss in some extra veggies like mushrooms, green beans, or snap peas, or snow peas if desired.
2. Finish the dish with fresh herbs like fresh basil (Thai basil is even better!) and fresh cilantro.
How to Make this Recipe
This recipe will come together in minutes. Prep your shrimp and chop your veggies ahead of time to make things go even faster.
Step 1: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Sauté the raw shrimp, pineapple, bell peppers, onions, and garlic for 5 minutes until the shrimp is no longer gray and translucent. You want them to be pink.
Step 3: Stir in the chili flakes, brown sugar, oyster sauce, and soy sauce. Cook for another minute.
Step 4: Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with green onions. Serve over Jasmine rice, fried rice, cauliflower rice, rice noodles, or lo-mein noodles!
How to Store Leftovers
Refrigerate: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze: Transfer the Thai shrimp to a freezer bag or freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Reheat: You can heat the shrimp in the microwave at 60% power for a minute or so, or in a skillet on the stove until heated through. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp or they may become rubbery.
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Thai Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined
- 1 cup pineapple diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 1 small red onion
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add the oil over medium-high heat.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Add the shrimp, pineapple, bell pepper, onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes until the shrimp is pink.1 pound shrimp, 1 cup pineapple, 1 medium red bell pepper, 1 small red onion, 2-3 garlic cloves
- Stir in chili flakes, brown sugar, oyster sauce and soy sauce. Cook for another minute.2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- Remove from the stove and garnish with green onions.
- Serve over white rice, fried rice or lo-mein noodles.
Notes
Nutrition
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Annette
I love this recipe it’s so easy and so much flavour I will keep this recipe in. Safe place as I’m sure I will be making this often