Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snap Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

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A fast and flavorful stir-fry combining succulent shrimp and crisp snap peas in a garlic-infused sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, snap peas, garlic cloves 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, peeled and deveined large shrimp
8 oz, trimmed snap peas
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp, minced fresh ginger
2 stalks, sliced diagonally green onions
1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp start to turn pink.
Step 4: Toss in 8 ounces trimmed snap peas, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until snap peas are tender-crisp and shrimp are fully cooked.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles.