Quick Stir-Fried Ginger Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas

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A fast, vibrant stir-fry featuring succulent shrimp, crunchy snow peas, and a fragrant ginger-garlic sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 17 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, trimmed snow peas, finely grated fresh ginger 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. 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 in a single layer and stir-fry for 2 minutes until edges turn pink but shrimp are not fully cooked.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the wok, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Toss in 2 cups trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes until they turn bright green and are tender-crisp.
  4. Step 4: Stir together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes in a small bowl, then pour over the shrimp and vegetables. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced thin green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice if desired.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Quick Stir-Fried Ginger Garlic Shrimp 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 Quick Stir-Fried Ginger Garlic Shrimp 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 trimmed snow peas from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Quick Stir-Fried Ginger Garlic Shrimp 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 Quick Stir-Fried Ginger Garlic Shrimp 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 Quick Stir-Fried Ginger Garlic Shrimp 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.

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