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Lemon Pepper Shrimp Stir Fry with fresh vegetables

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Stir Fry

Matteo
This gluten-free Lemon Pepper Shrimp Stir Fry brings bright lemon, cracked black pepper, and juicy shrimp together in a light, protein-packed dinner that’s ready in under 20 minutes. It’s bold, balanced, and weeknight-perfect.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired, Gluten Free
Servings 4 servings
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • mixing bowl
  • tongs or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tsp tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
  • 1 tsp honey (optional for balance)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger (optional)
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, marinate shrimp with lemon juice, zest, black pepper, tamari, and a splash of oil for 10–15 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Sear shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until just opaque. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, stir fry harder vegetables like carrots and broccoli for 2–3 minutes.
  • Add bell peppers and snap peas. Continue stir frying for another 2 minutes until vibrant and slightly tender.
  • Return shrimp to pan. Add garlic, honey, ginger (if using), and a splash of tamari. Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until well coated.
  • Remove from heat. Serve hot over cauliflower rice or brown rice. Garnish with extra lemon zest or chili flakes if desired.

Notes

For deeper flavor, sauté shrimp separately first and add them back at the end. Swap veggies based on seasonality, zucchini noodles, snow peas, or even shredded cabbage work well. Serve with cauliflower rice or brown rice for a full meal. Double the batch for easy meal prep.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 790mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2150IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2.4mg
Keyword gluten-free dinner, lemon pepper shrimp, quick weeknight meal, shrimp stir fry
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