Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger
A fast and flavorful stir-fry combining succulent shrimp, crisp snow peas, and fresh ginger in a savory garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 20 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, trimmed snow peas, vegetable oil 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 2 cups, trimmed snow peas
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 stalks, sliced diagonally green onions
- 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until pink and just cooked through, then remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same wok, add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 4 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Return the cooked shrimp to the wok and pour in a sauce made by mixing 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp and peas.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, then serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger 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 Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger?
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 trimmed snow peas from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger?
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 Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger 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 Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger?
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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