Sautéed Ginger Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

Quick stir fry of shrimp infused with fragrant ginger and garlic, tossed with crisp snow peas and finished with toasty sesame seeds. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp peeled and deveined, fresh ginger, garlic cloves 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 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 8 oz trimmed snow peas
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 thinly sliced scallions
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook 2 minutes without stirring, then flip and cook another 2 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: Toss in 8 oz trimmed snow peas and 2 tbsp soy sauce, stirring for 2-3 minutes until snow peas are tender-crisp and shrimp are well coated.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions on top. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.