Sautéed Garlic Ginger Shrimp with Snow Peas and Sesame
Quick stir-fried shrimp with fragrant garlic, ginger, crunchy snow peas, and a nutty sesame finish for an easy weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired seafood (gluten free) ready in about 17 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, snow peas, trimmed, garlic cloves, 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups snow peas, trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 1 minute.
- Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, cook without stirring for 2 minutes until pink underneath.
- Step 4: Flip the shrimp and add 2 cups trimmed snow peas, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Stir-fry together for 2-3 minutes until shrimp are opaque and snow peas are crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions over the top before serving immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Garlic Ginger Shrimp with Snow Peas and Sesame 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 Sautéed Garlic Ginger Shrimp with Snow Peas and Sesame?
Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Garlic Ginger Shrimp with Snow Peas and Sesame?
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 Sautéed Garlic Ginger Shrimp with Snow Peas and Sesame 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.
Is Sautéed Garlic Ginger Shrimp with Snow Peas and Sesame gluten free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
