Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic, Ginger, and Snap Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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A quick stir-fry combining succulent shrimp with crisp snap peas, fragrant garlic, and ginger in a savory soy sauce glaze. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, snap peas, 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 3, 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: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 cup, trimmed snap peas
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 sliced diagonally green onions
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the hot oil. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp, seasoned with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 5: Add 1 cup trimmed snap peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Step 6: Pour the soy sauce mixture over the shrimp and snap peas, tossing constantly for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients.
Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.