Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

Quick-cooked shrimp tossed with crisp snow peas, fresh ginger, and garlic in a light soy sauce for a vibrant Asian-inspired stir fry. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs large raw shrimp, snow peas, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 230 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large raw shrimp
• 2 cups trimmed snow peas
• 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 sliced green onions
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb peeled shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes until they just start turning pink.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
3. Step 3: Toss in 2 cups trimmed snow peas, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until shrimp are opaque and snow peas are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.