Chili-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas

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Succulent shrimp quickly stir-fried with crisp snow peas in a spicy chili-garlic sauce for a vibrant and satisfying meal. This asian-inspired seafood (low carb) ready in about 20 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, vegetable oil, minced fresh garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 210 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.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Add 8 oz trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2 more minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, tossing everything to coat and cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 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 Snow 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 vegetable oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Chili-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow 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 Snow 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.

Is Chili-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas low carb?

Yes — this recipe is tagged low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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