Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Jasmine Rice
Quick stir-fried shrimp with crisp snow peas and garlic served over fragrant jasmine rice, perfect for a fast and flavorful dinner. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs peeled and deveined raw shrimp, trimmed snow peas, thinly sliced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 raw shrimp
- 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
- 4 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2, thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice with 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
- Step 2: While rice cooks, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to turn pink.
- Step 4: Add 1 cup trimmed snow peas, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional). Continue stir-frying for another 3-4 minutes until shrimp are cooked through and snow peas are tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Fluff the jasmine rice with a fork and serve topped with the garlic shrimp and snow peas. Garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions for freshness.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Jasmine Rice take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Jasmine Rice?
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 Jasmine Rice?
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 Jasmine Rice 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 Jasmine Rice?
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.
