Sautéed Ginger Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Sesame

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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 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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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.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Ginger Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Sesame 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 Sautéed Ginger Garlic 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 Ginger Garlic 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 Ginger Garlic 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.

What goes well with Sautéed Ginger Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Sesame?

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.

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