Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Snap Peas
A vibrant stir-fry combining succulent shrimp with crunchy broccoli and snap peas, tossed in a bright lemon-garlic sauce. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 20 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, broccoli florets, trimmed snap peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 broccoli florets
- 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
- 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 stalks, sliced (for garnish) green onions
- 1 tbsp (for garnish) toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb peeled shrimp and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry shrimp for 2 minutes until pink and just cooked through; remove from pan and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pan, add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup snap peas. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until vegetables are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 3: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the vegetables. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 4: Return shrimp to the pan. Pour in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil. Toss everything together over high heat for 1 minute until sauce coats all ingredients and is heated through.
- Step 5: Season with remaining 1/4 tsp black pepper and adjust salt if needed. Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Snap Peas take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 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 Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Snap 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 broccoli florets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Snap 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 Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Snap 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 Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Snap Peas?
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.
