Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic and Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Quick stir-fried shrimp with crisp snow peas and garlic in a spicy soy-based sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired New Year's recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, snow peas, trimmed, 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
• 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly opaque.
2. Step 2: Flip shrimp and add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger; stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil; cook for 1 more minute until shrimp are fully cooked and sauce coats ingredients.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving immediately.