Quick Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

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A vibrant and speedy stir-fry featuring tender shrimp and crisp snow peas infused with fresh ginger and garlic for a bright, satisfying dinner. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs shrimp, peeled and deveined, snow peas, 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.

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

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Ingredients

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups snow peas
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
2 green onions, sliced
4 lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger to the pan, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 4: Toss in 2 cups snow peas and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, cooking for 1 minute until the sauce lightly coats the ingredients.
Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 2 sliced green onions, and serve immediately with 4 lime wedges on the side for squeezing.