Cantonese Style Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Garlic
Juicy shrimp stir-fried with crisp snow peas and fragrant garlic in a light soy and sesame sauce for a vibrant Cantonese seafood dish. This chinese-inspired seafood ready in about 17 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, trimmed snow peas, thinly sliced garlic 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
- 4 cloves, thinly sliced garlic
- 1 tsp, minced ginger
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add 4 cloves thinly sliced garlic and 1 tsp minced ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until shrimp turn pink and start to curl.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup trimmed snow peas and continue stir-frying for 1-2 minutes until snow peas are bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp light soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil, tossing to evenly coat shrimp and snow peas. Cook for another 30 seconds until sauce slightly thickens.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Cantonese Style Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Garlic take to make?
Total time is about 17 minutes (10 min prep + 7 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 Style Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Garlic?
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 Style Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Garlic?
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 Style Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Garlic 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 Style Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Garlic?
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.
