Snap Pea and Shrimp Stir-Fry with Honey-Soy Glaze
Vibrant shrimp and snap peas coated in a sweet-savory honey-soy glaze, ready in 15 minutes for summer evenings. This asian-inspired asian ready in about 30 minutes pairs shrimp, snap peas, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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 shrimp
- 1.5 cups snap peas
- 1 cup carrots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp green onions
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water in bowl.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in skillet over medium-high; add minced garlic and grated ginger, stir 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add shrimp, cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink, remove and set aside.
- Step 4: Add snap peas and julienned carrots to skillet, stir-fry 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Return shrimp to skillet, pour in sauce mixture, stir until thickened and coating ingredients (1 minute).
- Step 6: Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Snap Pea and Shrimp Stir-Fry with Honey-Soy Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 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 Snap Pea and Shrimp Stir-Fry with Honey-Soy Glaze?
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 shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Snap Pea and Shrimp Stir-Fry with Honey-Soy Glaze?
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 Snap Pea and Shrimp Stir-Fry with Honey-Soy Glaze 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 Snap Pea and Shrimp Stir-Fry with Honey-Soy Glaze?
Asian asian 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★★
My partner, who's usually picky, absolutely loved this.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
