Ginger-Lime Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas
A quick stir fry combining zesty ginger and lime with tender shrimp and crisp snow peas for a vibrant weeknight meal. This asian-inspired stir fry ready in about 18 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh ginger, minced, fresh garlic, minced 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 oz snow peas, trimmed
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 0.25 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp honey until fully combined and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 3: Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves to the hot oil, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 4: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Step 5: Toss in 8 oz trimmed snow peas and 2 sliced green onions, stir-frying for an additional 2 minutes until peas are tender-crisp.
- Step 6: Pour the prepared lime-soy-honey sauce over the shrimp and vegetables, sprinkle 0.25 tsp red chili flakes, and toss everything together for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats all ingredients.
- Step 7: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds over the dish before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ginger-Lime 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 Ginger-Lime 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 fresh ginger, minced from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Ginger-Lime 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 Ginger-Lime Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Ginger-Lime Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas?
Asian stir fry 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Loved the fresh ginger and lime! Made for my family and they devoured it.
- ★★★★★
Perfect for a weeknight dinner. So flavorful and quick!
- ★★★★★
My husband said it's the best shrimp stir fry he's ever had.
