Quick Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic, Ginger, and Snow Peas
A fast and fresh stir-fry featuring plump shrimp tossed with crisp snow peas, fragrant garlic, and spicy ginger for a vibrant weeknight meal. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 18 minutes pairs pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, snow peas, trimmed, tablespoon fresh ginger, minced 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.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups snow peas, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through.
- Step 4: Toss in 2 cups trimmed snow peas, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until snow peas are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Quick Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic, Ginger, and Snow Peas take to make?
Total time is about 18 minutes (10 min prep + 8 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 Shrimp with Garlic, Ginger, 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 Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic, Ginger, 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 Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic, Ginger, 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 Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic, Ginger, 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.
