Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry with Snow Peas and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

A quick stir-fry of succulent shrimp, crisp snow peas, and a fiery garlic chili sauce for an easy weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 cups, trimmed snow peas
• 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp with 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. 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 minutes until pink and opaque, then remove shrimp to a plate.
3. Step 3: In the same wok, add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes, stir-frying for 30 seconds until aromatic but not burnt.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Return shrimp to the wok and add 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Stir well and cook for 1 more minute until sauce thickens and coats everything.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 thinly sliced green onions over the stir-fry before serving hot.