Cantonese Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger

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Juicy shrimp quickly wok-fried with crisp snow peas, fresh ginger, and a light savory sauce for a bright and healthy meal. This chinese-inspired seafood ready in about 16 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, trimmed snow peas, julienned fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 6 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp julienned fresh ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the wok. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until shrimp turn pink and start to curl.
  3. Step 3: Toss in 8 oz trimmed snow peas and stir-fry together with shrimp for another 1-2 minutes until peas are bright green and crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Stir everything vigorously for 1 minute until the sauce lightly coats the shrimp and peas.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice or noodles.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Cantonese Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger take to make?

Total time is about 16 minutes (10 min prep + 6 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Cantonese Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep trimmed snow peas from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Cantonese Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Cantonese Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Cantonese Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger?

Chinese seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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