Garlic-Chili Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Quick stir fry of succulent shrimp with garlic and chili, combined with crisp snow peas for a balance of heat and freshness. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs large shrimp, snow peas, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, 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 snow peas
• 4 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
2. Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: Toss in 1 cup snow peas and continue stir-frying for another 2 minutes until peas are bright green and crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Stir well to coat all ingredients and cook for 1 minute until the sauce slightly thickens.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately with steamed rice or noodles.