Chili-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snap Peas

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A quick and vibrant stir fry of succulent shrimp and crisp snap peas tossed in a spicy chili-garlic sauce. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 18 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, trimmed snap peas, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, 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: 8 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to the wok and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 cups trimmed snap peas to the wok and continue stir-frying for another 2 minutes until snap peas are bright green and tender-crisp.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp honey. Pour this sauce over the shrimp and snap peas, tossing well to coat and cook for an additional 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Chili-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snap Peas take to make?

Total time is about 18 minutes (10 min prep + 8 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 Chili-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snap Peas?

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 snap peas from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Chili-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snap Peas?

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 Chili-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snap Peas for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Chili-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snap Peas?

Asian 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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