Stir-Fried Garlic Scallops with Snow Peas
Tender scallops stir-fried with crisp snow peas and fragrant garlic create a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs scallops, snow peas, 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 scallops
- 6 oz snow peas
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 stalks sliced green onions
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse and pat dry 12 oz scallops, then season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add scallops and sear for 2 minutes on each side until golden and opaque, then remove to a plate.
- Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger to the wok, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- Step 4: Toss in 6 oz trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Return scallops to the wok, splash 2 tbsp soy sauce and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over everything, tossing gently for 1 minute until well combined and heated through.
- Step 6: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Garlic Scallops with Snow Peas take to make?
Total time is about 18 minutes (10 min prep + 8 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 Stir-Fried Garlic Scallops with Snow Peas?
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 scallops from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Garlic Scallops with Snow Peas?
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 Stir-Fried Garlic Scallops with Snow Peas for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Stir-Fried Garlic Scallops with Snow Peas?
Asian stir fry 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.
