Quick Shrimp Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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A fast and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender shrimp, crisp snow peas, and fresh ginger in a light soy-ginger sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, snow peas, fresh ginger 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

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups snow peas
1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2, sliced green onions
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth; set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the wok, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 5: Toss in 2 cups snow peas and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
Step 6: Pour the soy sauce mixture and 1 tbsp sesame oil into the wok. Stir continuously for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp and snow peas.
Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.