Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

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 ready in about 17 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large raw shrimp, trimmed snow peas, finely grated 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 230 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger take to make?

Total time is about 17 minutes (10 min prep + 7 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 Ginger?

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 trimmed snow peas from drying out.

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

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 Ginger 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 Ginger?

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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