Half-Hour Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry with Snap Peas and Peanuts
A quick and vibrant stir fry featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a spicy sauce with crisp snap peas and crunchy peanuts, ready in just 30 minutes. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, trimmed snap peas, roasted, unsalted peanuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 2 cups trimmed snap peas
- 1/4 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 sliced green onions
- 1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha sauce, and 1 tbsp honey to create the stir fry sauce.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the pan and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until they just begin to turn pink.
- Step 4: Add 2 cups snap peas and continue stir frying for another 3 minutes until the peas are crisp-tender and shrimp are opaque.
- Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and snap peas, tossing to coat evenly and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 6: Remove from heat, stir in 1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts and 2 sliced green onions. Garnish with 1 tsp sesame seeds and serve immediately over rice or noodles if desired.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Hour Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry with Snap Peas and Peanuts take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Half-Hour Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry with Snap Peas and Peanuts?
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 snap peas from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Half-Hour Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry with Snap Peas and Peanuts?
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 Half-Hour Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry with Snap Peas and Peanuts 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 Half-Hour Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry with Snap Peas and Peanuts?
Asian Fusion 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.
