Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Red Chili

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Quick stir-fried shrimp with crunchy snow peas and a spicy kick from fresh red chili, perfect for a light dinner. This asian-inspired seafood (low carb) ready in about 17 minutes pairs large shrimp peeled and deveined, snow peas, red chili pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 small thinly sliced red chili pepper, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and begin to curl.
  3. Step 3: Toss in 8 oz snow peas and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until they are bright green and crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil, stirring to coat everything evenly. Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp fresh lime juice over the stir-fry.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles if desired.

Frequently asked questions

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

Refrigerate in a covered airtight container for up to 3–4 days (FDA FoodKeeper guideline for cooked fish). Store any fresh salsa or citrus-based garnish in a separate container — it keeps for up to 2 days. Freeze cooked fish (without fresh garnishes) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently at 275°F until just warmed through to preserve texture.

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

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 Red Chili 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.

Is Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Snow Peas and Red Chili low carb?

Yes — this recipe is tagged low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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