Snow Pea and Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic and Sesame

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

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A light and fragrant stir-fry combining tender shrimp and crisp snow peas with garlic and sesame oil for a quick, healthy dinner. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, snow peas, garlic, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 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 260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 cups snow peas
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp green onions, sliced

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced fresh ginger to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 4: Add 1 1/2 cups snow peas and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; continue stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until the peas are bright green and crisp-tender.
Step 5: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce, toss everything together for 1 minute until sauce lightly coats shrimp and peas.
Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 tbsp sliced green onions over the top before serving.