Sesame-Ginger Shrimp Stir-Fry with Snap Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

Vibrant shrimp and crisp snap peas tossed in a fragrant ginger-sesame sauce, ready in 25 minutes for a healthy weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cups, trimmed snap peas
• 1, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 cups cooked white rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves until combined.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled deveined shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque; remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups trimmed snap peas and 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper to the skillet, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Return shrimp to the skillet, pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and the soy sauce mixture, then stir in 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp sesame seeds and serve over 2 cups cooked white rice.