Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Snow Peas

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A quick stir-fry featuring tender shrimp tossed with crisp broccoli and snow peas in a bright lemon-garlic sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe (low carb), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, broccoli florets, snow peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, 3 tbsp water, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt. Stir-fry shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink and just cooked through; remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same pan, add 1 tbsp sesame oil and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup trimmed snow peas. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are bright green and crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Return the shrimp to the pan, pour in the lemon-soy sauce mixture. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats shrimp and vegetables evenly.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles if desired.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Snow Peas take to make?

Total time is about 22 minutes (10 min prep + 12 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 Snow Peas?

Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.

Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and 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 Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and 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.

Is Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Snow Peas low carb?

Yes — this recipe is tagged low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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