Quick Sesame-Ginger Stir Fry with Shrimp and Snow Peas

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A fast and flavorful stir fry featuring tender shrimp, crisp snow peas, and a zingy sesame-ginger sauce. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 20 minutes pairs pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, snow peas, trimmed, medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced 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: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons water until smooth; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and just cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 3 sliced green onions. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Quick Sesame-Ginger Stir Fry with Shrimp and Snow 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 Quick Sesame-Ginger Stir Fry with Shrimp and 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 Quick Sesame-Ginger Stir Fry with Shrimp 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 Quick Sesame-Ginger Stir Fry with Shrimp 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.

What goes well with Quick Sesame-Ginger Stir Fry with Shrimp and Snow Peas?

Asian 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.

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