Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring plump shrimp and crisp snow peas cooked in a savory garlic sauce. This Asian fusion recipe (low carb), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs shrimp, snow peas, 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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

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Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Step 3: Toss in 6 oz trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 1 minute until crisp-tender.
4. 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.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately.