Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Snap Peas and Cashews

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

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Bright and flavorful stir-fried shrimp tossed with crisp snap peas, toasted cashews and a zesty lemon-garlic sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, snap peas, cashews 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 cups, trimmed snap peas
1/3 cup unsalted, toasted cashews
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2, thinly sliced green onions
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp seasoned with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 2 cups trimmed snap peas and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Return shrimp to the skillet along with 1/3 cup toasted cashews and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Toss all together and cook for 1 minute to combine flavors.
Step 6: Serve hot garnished with extra green onions if desired.