Basil-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snap Peas and Cashews

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

Quick stir fry of succulent shrimp with crisp snap peas, toasted cashews, and fragrant basil in a garlicky soy sauce glaze. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp (peeled and deveined), olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 2 cups, trimmed snap peas
• 1/3 cup roasted cashews
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 cup, roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce with 1 tbsp honey until combined and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes without stirring, then flip and cook for 1 more minute until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups trimmed snap peas and 1/3 cup roasted cashews to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until snap peas are bright green and still crisp.
5. Step 5: Pour the soy-honey sauce over the shrimp mixture, stirring to coat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and glazes the ingredients.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles if desired.