Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic and Snow Peas
A quick and vibrant stir-fry featuring succulent shrimp, crisp snow peas, and a garlic-ginger sauce that comes together in under 15 minutes. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 15 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, trimmed snow peas, thinly sliced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 12 oz, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 2 cups, trimmed snow peas
- 3, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2, sliced green onions
- 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz peeled shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pan, add 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas and 1/4 tsp salt, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until peas are tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Return shrimp to the pan, then pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Toss everything together and cook for another 1 minute until heated through and sauce coats all ingredients.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic and Snow Peas take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (5 min prep + 10 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 Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic and Snow Peas?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep trimmed snow peas from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic and Snow Peas?
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 Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic and Snow Peas for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic and Snow Peas?
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.
