Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring plump shrimp and crisp snow peas cooked in a savory garlic sauce. This asian-inspired stir fry (low carb) ready in about 18 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, trimmed snow peas, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 6 oz, trimmed snow peas
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
- 2, sliced diagonally green onions
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp to the wok, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Step 3: Toss in 6 oz trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 1 minute until crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp water, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and sprinkle 1/4 tsp red chili flakes; stir constantly for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp and snow peas.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp 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 Shrimp 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 peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp 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 Shrimp 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.
Is Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas low carb?
Yes — this recipe is tagged low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
