Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Cashews

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Quick stir-fry of succulent shrimp with crunchy snow peas and toasted cashews in a savory garlic sauce. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 18 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, snow peas, trimmed, cashew nuts, unsalted for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 cup cashew nuts and toast for 2 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and 5 minced garlic cloves; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  3. Step 3: Toss in 8 oz trimmed snow peas, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp ground white pepper. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until snow peas are crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: Return toasted cashews to the wok and sprinkle 2 sliced green onions on top. Stir everything together for 30 seconds and serve immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Cashews 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 and Cashews?

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 snow peas, trimmed from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Cashews?

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 and Cashews for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Shrimp with Snow Peas and Cashews?

Asian seafood 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.

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