Five-Ingredient Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas
A quick and simple stir fry featuring tender shrimp and crisp snow peas coated in a savory soy-ginger glaze, ready in under 20 minutes. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 15 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, snow peas, trimmed, soy sauce 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups snow peas, trimmed
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the pan and stir fry for 2 minutes until they start turning pink on one side.
- Step 3: Flip the shrimp and add 2 cups trimmed snow peas along with 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger. Stir fry everything together for 2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and snow peas are bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and toss the shrimp and snow peas quickly to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the ingredients.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Five-Ingredient Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (5 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 Five-Ingredient 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 snow peas, trimmed from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Five-Ingredient 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 Five-Ingredient 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.
What goes well with Five-Ingredient 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.
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