Name: Thai Shrimp and Mushroom Stir-Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: thai
Ingredients: 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined); 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced); 2 bell peppers (any color, cut into chunks); 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Thai Shrimp and Mushroom Stir-Fry

A quick and delicious Thai-inspired stir-fry combining tender shrimp, earthy mushrooms, and colorful peppers in a simple savory sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner and requires just one pan.

20 min

Easy

3 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet2/10

Salty8/10

Sour0/10

Umami8/10

Spicy0/10

🥄 Texture

Tender, slightly springy shrimp contrasted with meaty, juicy mushrooms and crisp-tender bell pepper chunks. The fish sauce leaves a thin, glossy coating that makes the overall bite slightly slick but not saucy-heavy.

👃 Aroma

Strong savory/briny top notes from the fish sauce and shrimp, balanced by earthy mushroom aromas and a fresh, sweet green note from the bell peppers. Light toasty/charred hints if the shrimp or vegetables pick up any sear.

🍷 Pairs Well With

Crisp dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc or dry Riesling) or a light lager; for a non-alcoholic option, cold Thai iced tea or sparkling water with lime.

🥗 Side Dishes

Steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles to soak up the sauce; a simple cucumber salad or quick pickled veggies for freshness; steamed or stir-fried Asian greens (bok choy, Chinese broccoli) as a vegetable side.

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients: peel and devein the shrimp, slice the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces, and cut the peppers into chunks. Set everything aside on a cutting board.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to turn pink, then remove them to a clean plate.

In the same pan, add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their moisture.

Add the bell pepper chunks to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they become tender-crisp. Return the cooked shrimp to the pan.

Pour the fish sauce over everything and toss well for about 1 minute until all ingredients are evenly coated and heated through. Serve immediately over rice or noodles if desired.