Chili-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Snow Peas
Quick shrimp stir-fried with crisp snow peas and a bold chili-garlic sauce for a vibrant, spicy meal. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 18 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, trimmed snow peas, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 270 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
- 2 cups trimmed snow peas
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp and 1/4 tsp salt, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, then remove shrimp from skillet.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- Step 3: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Return shrimp to the skillet, then add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Toss everything together and cook for another minute until sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp and vegetables.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately.
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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 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 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 trimmed snow peas 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 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 Chili-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Snow 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.
