Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Snow Peas
Quick stir-fried shrimp with crisp snow peas in a bright lemon-garlic sauce that enhances the natural sweetness of the seafood. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 17 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, snow peas, trimmed, garlic cloves, minced 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 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups snow peas, trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the shrimp start turning pink.
- Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the shrimp and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the peas are bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Toss everything together and cook for 1 more minute until the sauce lightly coats the shrimp and vegetables.
- Step 5: 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 Snow Peas take to make?
Total time is about 17 minutes (10 min prep + 7 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 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 snow peas, trimmed from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Garlic 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 Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with 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.
What goes well with Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Snow 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.
