Shrimp Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Ginger-Sesame Sauce

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

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Quick stir-fried shrimp and crisp snow peas tossed in a vibrant ginger-sesame sauce. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, salt, black pepper 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
8 oz, trimmed snow peas
1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 stalks, sliced thin green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add shrimp in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Step 3: Add 8 oz trimmed snow peas, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the wok. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant and snow peas are bright green but still crisp.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
Step 5: Return the shrimp to the wok, pour the sauce over everything, and toss for 1 minute until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles.